Puritanism
pronunciation
How to pronounce Puritanism in British English: UK ['pjʊərɪtənɪzəm]
How to pronounce Puritanism in American English: US ['pjʊrɪtənɪzəm]
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- 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)
- strictness and austerity in conduct and religion