puritanism
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/ˈpjʊrɪtənɪzəm/
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/ˈpjʊərɪtənɪzəm/
noun
R
A religious movement in the 16th and 17th centuries that sought to reform the Church of England.
The early settlers of New England were known for their puritanism, which influenced their strict moral codes.
R
A strict moral code or attitude that is opposed to indulgence and leniency.
Some critics argue that the rise of puritanism in modern society has led to an overly restrictive view of personal freedom.
translation
A religious movement in the 16th and 17th centuries that sought to reform the Church of England.; A strict moral code or attitude that is opposed to indulgence and leniency.
Word Forms
Plural
puritanisms