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Calvinism Definition & Meaning

calvinism
noun
  1. the theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone

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What does calvinism mean?
the theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone
What part of speech is calvinism?
Calvinism is a noun.

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