Puritanism

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Puritanism \Pu"ri*tan*ism\, n.
     The doctrines, notions, or practice of Puritans.
     [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:



  Puritanism
       n 1: the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most
            of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church
            of England of its Catholic aspects)
       2: strictness and austerity in conduct and religion