puritanism /ˈpjɚrətənˌɪzəm/ noun Learner's definition of PURITANISM
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Puritanism : the beliefs and practices of Puritans清教主义;清教徒的信仰和习俗
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often disapproving : the beliefs and practices of people who follow very strict moral and religious rules about the proper way to behave and live清教徒般的生活准则