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puritanism |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Puritanism \Pu"ri*tan*ism\, n. The doctrines, notions, or practice of Puritans. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: Puritanism n 1: the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects) [syn: {Puritanism}] 2: strictness and austerity in conduct and religion [syn: {Puritanism}]
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