Methodism
[meth-uh-diz-uh m] /ˈmɛθ əˌdɪz əm/
noun
1.
the doctrines, polity, beliefs, and of worship of the .
2.
(lowercase) the act or practice of working, proceeding, etc., according to some or system.
3.
(lowercase) an excessive use of or preoccupation with , systems, or the like.
/ˈmɛθədɪzəm/
noun
1.
the system and practices of the Methodist Church, developed by John Wesley and his followers
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