Calvin

/ˈkælvən/
/ˈkælvɪn/
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Definitions of Calvin
  1. noun
    Swiss theologian (born in France) whose tenets (predestination and the irresistibility of grace and justification by faith) defined Presbyterianism (1509-1564)
    synonyms: Jean Caulvin, Jean Cauvin, Jean Chauvin, John Calvin
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    theologian, theologiser, theologist, theologizer
    someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology
  2. noun
    United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)
    synonyms: Melvin Calvin
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    chemist
    a scientist who specializes in chemistry
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