Primitive Methodist: Meaning and Definition of

Prim'itive Meth'odist

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  1. a member of a Protestant denomination founded in England in 1812 and later established in the U.S., characterized by its adherence to the basic doctrines, principles, and practices taught by John Wesley.
  2. a member of a Protestant denomination that united with other British Methodist groups in 1932 to form the Methodist Church.
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