What is another word for calvinist?

Pronunciation: [kˈalvɪnˌɪst] (IPA)

Calvinism is a theological system developed by John Calvin that emphasizes predestination and election as principles of salvation. Synonyms for Calvinist include Reformed, Presbyterian, Puritan, and Protestant. The Reformed Church is derived from Calvinism and emphasizes the authority of Scripture, the sovereignty of God, and the doctrines of grace. Presbyterianism shares many beliefs with Calvinism and emphasizes the importance of the church and its governance. Puritanism, a movement within the Anglican Church, believed in strict adherence to biblical principles and moral codes. Protestantism refers to all Christian sects that emerged from the Reformation and includes Lutheran and Methodist denominations. These synonyms reflect the diverse traditions and interpretations of Calvinist doctrine.

What are the hypernyms for Calvinist?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • hypernyms for calvinist (as nouns)

What are the hyponyms for Calvinist?

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Usage examples for Calvinist

I was raised a Presbyterian, you know,-regular black-and-blue calvinist,-and what a fellow takes in with his mother's milk sticks by him.
"Stories of the Foot-hills"
Margaret Collier Graham
His mother was a strict calvinist, his father a strong Tory, but a visit to the Continent made him a Freethinker and Radical.
"A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations"
Joseph Mazzini Wheeler
He studied at Hoxton College, and came out, as he entered, a Tory and calvinist; but making the acquaintance of Holcroft, Paine, and the English Jacobins, his views developed from the Unitarianism of Priestley to the rejection of the supernatural.
"A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations"
Joseph Mazzini Wheeler

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