the theological system of John Calvin and his followers, characterized by emphasis on the doctrines of predestination, the irresistibility of grace, and justification by faith
Derived forms
Calvinist (ˈCalvinist)
noun, adjective
Calvinistic (ˌCalvinˈistic) or Calvinistical (ˌCalvinˈistical)
adjective
Calvinism in American English
(ˈkælvɪnˌɪzəm)
noun
1. Christian Theology
the doctrines of John Calvin and his followers, esp. the doctrine that the elect are predestined to salvation
2.
a set of religious practices and beliefs based on Calvin's teachings, often associated with a stern moral code