anti-calvinistic

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Definitions of anti-calvinistic word

noun anti-calvinistic 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. 1
noun anti-calvinistic adherence to these doctrines. 1

before 1560

One of the 32% oldest English words

First recorded in 1560-70; Calvin + -ism

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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