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Prim′itive Meth′odist,
- Religiona member of a Protestant denomination (Prim′itive Meth′odist Church′) 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.
- Religiona member of a Protestant denomination (Prim′itive Meth′odist Church′ in Great′ Brit′ain) that united with other British Methodist groups in 1932 to form the Methodist Church.
- 1805–15
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