Calvinistadjective
uk/ˈkæl.vɪ.nɪst/us/ˈkæl.və.nɪst/also Calvinistic, uk/ˌkæl.vɪˈnɪs.tɪk/usrelating to the Christian teachings of John Calvin, especially the belief that God controls what happens on earth:
Calvinist doctrine
having severe moral standards and considering pleasure to be wrong or not necessary:
Her parents have very Calvinist attitudes.
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Calvinism
noun [ U ] uk/ˈkæl.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/us/ˈkæl.və.nɪ.zəm/
Calvinist
noun [ C ] ukus