Calvinist

//ˈkælvənɪst// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A follower of Calvinism.
  2. 2
    an adherent of the theological doctrines of John Calvin wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to Calvinism or the Calvinists.
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or characteristic of Calvinism or its adherents wordnet

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Example

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"Jan Pieterszoon Coen was born and raised Calvinist."

Etymology

From Calvin + -ist.

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