Synonyms:
Puritanism
Meaning: strictness and austerity in conduct and religion
Synonyms:
Puritanism
Meaning: the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
Usage examples
In this respect, as in many others, the history of Puritanism in England bears a close analogy to the history of Protestantism in Europe.
There is a wonderful sameness over the world just now, preluding, I have very little doubt, some great outburst of nationality from all the countries of Europe,--just as periods of Puritanism succeed intervals of gross licentiousness.