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puritanism

noun /pjʊrɪtənɪzəm/ 4 syllables 10 letters Scrabble 14 WWF 18
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noun

strictness and austerity in conduct and religion

noun

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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