Calvinist

/ˈkælvənɪst/ adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A follower of Calvinism.
2
an adherent of the theological doctrines of John Calvin wordnet

Adjective

1
Of or pertaining to Calvinism or the Calvinists.

Adjective

1
of or relating to or characteristic of Calvinism or its adherents wordnet

Synonyms

calvinism adherent calvinistic calvinistic calvinistical genevan huguenot

Antonyms

Arminian anti Calvinist non Calvinist wesleyan

Example

"Jan Pieterszoon Coen was born and raised Calvinist."

Etymology

From Calvin + -ist.

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