- Calvinism (n.)
[Calvinism 词源字典]
- 1560s, from John Calvin (1509-1564), Protestant reformer, + -ism. Alternative form Calvinian was in use in 1566. Generalized association with stern moral codes and predestination is attested since at least 1853. Related: Calvinist.[Calvinism etymology, Calvinism origin, 英语词源]