Puritanism
/pjˈʊrətəˌnɪzəm/
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Definition
(noun) Strict and austere religious conduct.
Sentence Examples
Puritanism comes from England by the first settlers.
First settlers were highly educated and set Puritanism as first American principle.
CEFR Practice Quiz
____ emphasized personal piety, hard work, and the rejection of what was seen as worldly pleasure.