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Puritanism Definition & Meaning

puritanism
noun
  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)
  2. strictness and austerity in conduct and religion

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What does puritanism mean?
the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects) strictness and austerity in conduct and religion
What part of speech is puritanism?
Puritanism is a noun.
How many definitions does puritanism have?
Puritanism has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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