Q:

Explanation of $\left < \cdot \right > $ notation

I am trying to understand the Boneh-Goh-Nissim Cryptosystem and am getting confused.
I have found $n=qr$ for $q$ and $r$ prime. 
I have found a supersingular elliptic curve $E\backslash\mathbb{F}_p$ for $p$ prime with point $P\in E\left(\mathbb{F}_p\right)$ of order $n$ 
I am then supposed to let $\mathbb{G}=\left<P\right>$
Can someone explain the $\left < \cdot \right > $ notation in this context to me please

A:

The subgroup generated by the point $P$.

