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Puritanism - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Puritanism : (noun)
1: the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most
of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church
of England of its Catholic aspects) [syn: Puritanism]
2: strictness and austerity in conduct and religion [syn: Puritanism]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Puritanism : \Pu"ri*tan*ism\, n.
The doctrines, notions, or practice of Puritans.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Puritanism |
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medmouad: Puritanism?! @bbcworld Having sex at an early age has been found to double the risk of developing cervical cancer. http://bit.ly/8bedLz |
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PhoinixArt: "Prostitution, although hounded, imprisoned, and chained, is nevertheless the greatest triumph of Puritanism." -Emma Goldman |
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jerseygirlinoz: Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere may be happy. |
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