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calvin

/kˈælvʌn/noun2 syllables

Calvin means: Swiss theologian (born in France) whose tenets (predestination and the irresistibility of grace and justification by faith) defined Presbyterianism (1509-1564).

Synonyms for calvin5

noun, as in Swiss theologian (born in France) whose tenets (predestination and the irresistibility of grace and justification by faith) defined Presbyterianism (1509-1564)

John Calvin, Jean Cauvin, Jean Caulvin, Jean Chauvin

noun, as in United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)

Melvin Calvin

What does calvin mean?2

noun

1

Swiss theologian (born in France) whose tenets (predestination and the irresistibility of grace and justification by faith) defined Presbyterianism (1509-1564)

2

United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Calvin in a sentence

  • Calvin had become a chronic sufferer from ague and catarrh.illiterate
  • Calvin grew up to become a famous illustrator.sabretou
  • For Calvin, God has already decided our fate.unknown
  • Abdul's book was illustrated by none other than Calvin Kaufmann himself.sabretou
  • Calvin Coolidge was quiet and plain-looking.Source_VOA
  • They nominated Calvin Coolidge for vice president.Source_VOA

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