Calvin

[kal-vin]

noun

1. John Jean Chauvin or Caulvin, 1509–64, French theologian and reformer in Switzerland: leader in the Protestant Reformation.

2. Melvin, 1911–97, U.S. chemist: Nobel Prize 1961.

3. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “bald.”

Calvin

/ ˈkælvɪn /

noun

1. John, original name Jean Cauvin, Caulvin, or Chauvin. 1509–64, French theologian: a leader of the Protestant Reformation in France and Switzerland, establishing the first presbyterian government in Geneva. His theological system is described in his Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536)

2. Melvin. 1911–97, US chemist, noted particularly for his research on photosynthesis: Nobel prize for chemistry 1961

Calvin

1. American chemist who won a Nobel Prize in 1961 for determining the chemical reactions that occur during photosynthesis. This series of reactions is now known as the Calvin cycle.

Example Sentences

In terms of sales, the company has seen "positive momentum" overseas but is "disappointed" by its US performance, said Lululemon boss Calvin McDonald in a statement.

From BBC

It was found to be full of counterfeits of Calvin Klein, Walt Disney, Nike, Prada and other brands.

From BBC

Calvin Bailey, a Labour MP who worked alongside the Afghan Triples as an RAF commander, told the BBC that the situation is "incredibly upsetting".

From BBC

Chavarria was Calvin Klein's senior vice president of design until 2024 and is the founder and chief creative officer of his eponymous label.

From BBC

In Los Angeles County, there is a black market for ‘anything and everything,’ said Capt. Calvin Mah, who leads the Sheriff’s Department’s Major Crimes Bureau.

From Los Angeles Times