| Pronunciation: | | 'pyûri`tnizum
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- [n] strictness and austerity in conduct and religion
- [n] the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
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PURITANISM is a 10 letter word that starts with P. |
| | See Also: | | Protestantism, sternness, strictness |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Pu"ri*tan*ism\, n.
The doctrines, notions, or practice of Puritans.
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