puritanism
/ˈpjʊrɪtənɪzəm/
noun
- Strict moral or religious beliefs, especially those that reject pleasure and luxury.
- Some people see puritanism as outdated, but others still live by its rules.
- Her puritanism made her criticize anyone who wore bright colors or makeup.
- The school's puritanism meant no dancing or music was allowed at events.
- The beliefs and practices of a 16th- and 17th-century Protestant group in England and America that wanted simpler church services and stricter morals.
- Puritanism shaped the early laws and culture of New England colonies.
- Historians study how puritanism influenced American ideas about work and success.
- The Pilgrims brought puritanism with them when they sailed on the Mayflower.
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