Puritanism Meaning
/pjˈʊrətəˌnɪzəm/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounStrict and austere religious conduct.
nounExtreme strictness regarding moral scruples.
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
The movement known as ____ demanded that people live simple lives without any pleasure or decoration.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
____ emphasized personal piety, hard work, and the rejection of what was seen as worldly pleasure.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from French puritanisme, equivalent to puritan + -ism.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The movement known as ____ demanded that people live simple lives without any pleasure or decoration.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
____ emphasized personal piety, hard work, and the rejection of what was seen as worldly pleasure.