puritan
Translation
Puritan, puritan, moralist
Examples
The Puritans settled in New England in the 17th century.
The Puritans settled in New England in the 17th century.
He has a puritan attitude toward pleasure.
He has a puritan attitude towards pleasure.
Grammar Patterns
((a puritan)) a person with strict moral beliefs He is known as a puritan in the office.
Similar Words
Synonyms: moralist, prude, ascetic
Etymology
From Latin 'purus' meaning 'pure'. The name refers to their goal of 'purifying' the Church of England.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who wants everything to be 'pure' and simple, which connects to their strict moral code.