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Calvinism: Meaning and Definition of

Cal•vin•ism

Pronunciation: (kal'vu-niz"um), [key]
— 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.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
See also:
Calvin calvities
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