Definition of puritanism
1 capitalized : the beliefs and practices characteristic of the Puritans
2 : strictness and austerity especially in matters of religion or conduct
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the Victorian era was often characterized by a hypocritical puritanism
First Known Use of puritanism
1573
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Puritanism : the beliefs and practices of Puritans
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: the beliefs and practices of people who follow very strict moral and religious rules about the proper way to behave and live
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