puritanism

noun

Meaning

Strict and austere religious conduct.
Extreme strictness regarding moral scruples.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

neopuritanism(English)puritan work ethic(English)protestantism(English)victorianism(English)dissentism(English)preservationism(English)reformationism(English)remonstrantism(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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