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puritanism

noun

Etymology

Borrowed from French puritanisme, equivalent to puritan + -ism.

  1. borrowed from puritanisme

Definitions

  1. Strict and austere religious conduct.

  2. Extreme strictness regarding moral scruples.

  3. The beliefs and practices of the Puritans.

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