— Calvinist , n. , adj. — Calvinistic , adj. — Calvinistically , adv.
/kal"veuh niz'euhm/ , n.
1. the doctrines and teachings of John Calvin or his followers, emphasizing predestination, the sovereignty of God, the supreme authority of the Scriptures, and the irresistibility of grace. Cf. Arminianism .
2. adherence to these doctrines.
[ 1560-70; CALVIN + -ISM ]