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puritanism

puritanismnoun

puritanisms

Translations

Puritanism was a significant movement in 16th and 17th century England.

Пуританизм был значительным движением в Англии 16-го и 17-го веков.

Definitions

A strict moral or religious code, often characterized by a focus on personal piety and a disdain for pleasure or luxury.

Her puritanism was evident in her disapproval of the extravagant party.

Synonyms

puritanismproper noun

Definitions

The beliefs, practices, and movement of the English Puritans in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to purify the Church of England of Roman Catholic influences.

Puritanism encouraged literacy so that believers could read the Bible for themselves.