Calvinists

/ˈkælvənɪsts/ noun

Definition

Plural of calvinist; multiple followers of John Calvin's theological teachings.

Etymology

Regular English plural formed by adding -s to calvinist, following standard pluralization rules for nouns describing people.

Kelly Says

The Calvinists who fled religious persecution and settled in places like Geneva, Scotland, and North America created some of the most intellectually rigorous communities in history—their emphasis on education and reading the Bible in one's own language helped drive literacy improvements across Europe.

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