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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