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- [pyoo r-i-tn-iz-uh m]
- /ˈpyʊər ɪ tnˌɪz əm/
- /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.tən.ɪ.zəm/
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- [pyoo r-i-tn-iz-uh m]
- /ˈpyʊər ɪ tnˌɪz əm/
Definitions of puritanism word
- noun puritanism the principles and practices of the Puritans. 1
- noun puritanism (sometimes lowercase) extreme strictness in moral or religious matters, often to excess; rigid austerity. 1
- uncountable noun puritanism Puritanism is the set of beliefs that were held by the Puritans. 0
- uncountable noun puritanism Puritanism is behaviour or beliefs that are based on strict moral or religious principles, especially the principle that people should avoid physical pleasures. 0
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Origin of puritanism
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; Puritan + -ism
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Parts of speech for Puritanism
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puritanism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for puritanism
noun puritanism
- asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
- austerity — Austerity is a situation in which people's living standards are reduced because of economic difficulties.
- chasteness — The state of being chaste; chastity.
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