noun

puritanism

Puritanism, puritanism

Puritanism had a significant influence on early American society.

Puritanism had a significant influence on early American society.

((puritanism)) the beliefs and practices of Puritans Puritanism is a complex historical movement.

Synonyms: asceticism, strictness, moralism

Comes from 'puritan' + the suffix '-ism', which denotes a belief system or doctrine.

The '-ism' suffix tells you it's a belief system, so it's the 'system of the Puritans'.

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