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calvinista

Calvinist

noun adjective kahl-bee-NEES-tah Rare

Origin: Named after French theologian Jean Calvin (1509–1564).

Usage Note

Calvinista functions as both noun (el/la calvinista) and adjective (doctrina calvinista), and is invariable in gender — only the article changes. It refers to followers of the Protestant theological tradition founded by Calvin, emphasizing predestination and scripture.

Examples

"Era un calvinista muy estricto."

Natural Translation

He was a very strict Calvinist.

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