How to Pronounce "calvinist"
word
ˈkæɫvənəst/, /ˈkæɫvɪnɪst
KAL-vuh-nist
ˈkæl.vɪ.nɪst
KAL-vi-nist
Definition
A Calvinist is a follower of the teachings of John Calvin, especially in the context of Protestant Christianity. Calvinists particularly believe in ideas like predestination and God's supreme authority.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæɫvənəst/, /ˈkæɫvɪnɪst
British English
ˈkæl.vɪ.nɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAL-vuh-nist
UK
KAL-vi-nist
Listen in Context
My grandfather is a Calvinist.
A Calvinist church stands near the river.
She reads about Calvinist beliefs.
Mark grew up in a Calvinist family, so he knows a lot about their traditions.