English Explanatory Dictionary

Calvinist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A follower of Calvinism.
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to Calvinism or the Calvinists.

Pronunciation

/ˈkælvənɪst/ /ˈkælvɪnɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Calvinist.wav

Word forms

Calvinist Calvinists more Calvinist most Calvinist

Etymology

From Calvin + -ist. Piecewise doublet of chauvinist, as both terms come from different forms of the same name.

Synonyms

Reformed Christian Reformed person Reformed Protestant Reformed Calvinistic Calvinistical
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