Puritan Definition
puritan
noun
- a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship
- someone who adheres to strict religious principles; someone opposed to sensual pleasures
- a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum
"Puritan" in song lyrics
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"symbolism of pink in puritan"
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"j malcolm forbes america's cup puritan"
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Words that rhyme with puritan
Usage tips for "puritan"
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