PURITANISM
Puritanism
(noun) strictness and austerity in conduct and religion
Puritanism
(noun) the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
puritanism (countable and uncountable, plural puritanisms)
(theology) Strict and austere religious conduct.
Extreme strictness regarding moral scruples.
Etymology
Noun
Puritanism (uncountable)
The beliefs and practices of the Puritans.
Source: Wiktionary
Pu"ri*tan*ism, n.
Definition: The doctrines, notions, or practice of Puritans.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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