[kal-vuh-niz-uh
m] 
| 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. Compare Arminianism. |
| 2. | adherence to these doctrines. |
| Cal·vin·ism (kāl'vĭ-nĭz'əm) n. The religious doctrines of John Calvin, emphasizing the omnipotence of God and the salvation of the elect by God's grace alone. Cal'vin·ist adj. & n., Cal'vin·is'tic adj., Cal'vin·is'ti·cal·ly adv. |