Hypertext Webster Gateway: "puritanism"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Puritanism \Pu"ri*tan*ism\, n.
The doctrines, notions, or practice of Puritans.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (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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