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Vocabulary Entry
puritan
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A member of a Protestant group that originated in England in the late 16th century and sought to purify the Church of England of its remaining Catholic practices.
Example Sentences
"The Puritans believed in a strict interpretation of the Bible."
"Many Puritans migrated to America to escape religious persecution."
"Puritan values still influence American culture today."
A
adjective
Belonging to or characteristic of the Puritans; often refers to a strict morality or austere lifestyle.
Example Sentences
"Her puritan work ethic resulted in a successful career."
"The community had puritan ideals about family and marriage."
"His puritan approach towards leisure was evident in his two-hour daily workouts."