Calvinist
/'kælvinist/
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Definition
Noun:
- An adherent of the theological doctrines of John Calvin: A person who follows the Protestant Christian theology and teachings associated with the 16th-century reformer John Calvin.
Adjective:
- Of or relating to or characteristic of Calvinism or its adherents: Describing something that pertains to the doctrines, practices, or qualities of Calvinism or those who follow it.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- As a devout Calvinist, she believed strongly in the doctrine of predestination.
- The theologian was a leading Calvinist of his generation.
Adjective:
- The church follows a Calvinist interpretation of scripture.
- His Calvinist upbringing emphasized God's sovereignty and grace.
Advanced Usage
- "Calvinist work ethic": A concept often associated with the Protestant work ethic, emphasizing hard work, discipline, and frugality as signs of personal duty and possibly divine favor.
- The company's culture was influenced by a Calvinist work ethic, valuing diligence and efficiency.
Variants and Related Words
Calvinism (n): The theological system and church practices developed by John Calvin and his followers, emphasizing the sovereignty of God, predestination, and the authority of the Bible.
- The study focused on the history of Calvinism in Europe.
Calvinistic (adj): Synonym for the adjective form 'Calvinist'.
- He held Calvinistic views on salvation.
Synonyms
- Reformed (adj): Often used interchangeably with Calvinist, especially pertaining to churches and theology in the Calvinist tradition.
- Predestinarian (n/adj): Specifically emphasizing the doctrine of predestination, a key tenet of Calvinism.
Related Phrases
- "Five points of Calvinism": A common summary of key Calvinist doctrines, often remembered by the acronym TULIP (Total depravity, Unconditional election, Limited atonement, Irresistible grace, Perseverance of the saints).
- The debate centered on the five points of Calvinism.
Adjective
- of or relating to or characteristic of Calvinism or its adherents
Noun
- an adherent of the theological doctrines of John Calvin