puritanism

Noun	1.	Puritanism - the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects) church service, church - a service conducted in a church; "don't be late for church" Protestantism - the theological system of any of the churches of western Christendom that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation England - a division of the United Kingdom
	2.	Puritanism - strictness and austerity in conduct and religion sternness, strictness - uncompromising resolution

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