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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: the theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone

Merriam Webster's

noun Etymology: John Calvin Date: circa 1570 the theological system of Calvin and his followers marked by strong emphasis on the sovereignty of God, the depravity of mankind, and the doctrine of predestination • Calvinist noun or adjective • Calvinistic adjective • Calvinistically adverb

Oxford Reference Dictionary

n. the theology of the French theologian J. Calvin (d. 1564) or his followers, in which predestination and justification by faith are important elements. Derivatives: Calvinist n. Calvinistic adj. Calvinistical adj. Etymology: F calvinisme or mod.L calvinismus

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Calvinism Cal"vin*ism, n. [Cf. F. Calvinisme.] The theological tenets or doctrines of John Calvin (a French theologian and reformer of the 16th century) and his followers, or of the so-called calvinistic churches. Note: The distinguishing doctrines of this system, usually termed the five points of Calvinism, are original sin or total depravity, election or predestination, particular redemption, effectual calling, and the perseverance of the saints. It has been subject to many variations and modifications in different churches and at various times.