Looking for the meaning of the word PURITANISM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PURITANISM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Puritanism
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpjʊərɪtənɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpjɔːrɪtənɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the beliefs or principles of a group of English Protestants of the late 16th and 17th centuries who regarded the Reformation of the Church under Elizabeth I as incomplete and sought to simplify and regulate forms of worship.
Short Definition:beliefs or principles of group of English Protestants of late 16th and 17th centuries
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