puritan
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/ˈpjʊrɪtən/
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/ˈpjʊərɪtən/
noun
R
Someone who believes that it is important to live in a very strict and simple way, especially saying no to physical pleasure.
The town was known for its puritan attitudes towards parties and celebrations.
R
A person from a group of English Protestants from the 16th and 17th centuries who preferred simpler forms of worship.
The puritans played a significant role in English history, seeking religious freedom.
adjective
R
Related to the Puritans or their religious beliefs and practices.
The church had a puritan approach to worship.
R
Having or showing very strict moral attitudes.
Her parents had puritan views on dating and insisted on a chaperone.
translation
Someone who believes that it is important to live in a very strict and simple way, especially saying no to physical pleasure.; A person from a group of English Protestants from the 16th and 17th centuries who preferred simpler forms of worship.
Related to the Puritans or their religious beliefs and practices.; Having or showing very strict moral attitudes.
Word Forms
Plural
puritans