puritan

Meanings

• noun

  Members of a Protestant religious reform movement in 16th-century England and America, noted for their strict moral code and rejection of secular and decadent elements in society.

  - "The Puritans sought to purify the Church of England."
  - "Many Puritans emigrated to America in search of religious freedom."

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Synonyms

prude , puritanical

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Rhymes

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curtain , urnan , furnian , turnian

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Variants

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puritan , puritans

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Etymology

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From the Middle English purite, from Old French purite, from pur, pure; see pure.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'Puritan' is often used pejoratively to refer to someone who is overly strict or prudish.

2. The Mayflower, which brought the first Puritans to America, set sail from Plymouth, England in 1620.

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Related Concepts

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1. Protestantism: The Puritans were a Protestant religious group.

2. Protestant Reformation: The Puritans were part of the Protestant Reformation, a religious and political movement that began in Europe in the 16th century.

3. New England: The Puritans played a significant role in the founding of New England.

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Culture

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The Puritans are a significant cultural and historical group in both England and America. They are known for their strict moral code and their role in the Protestant Reformation. In America, the Puritans are often associated with the founding of New England and the development of American democracy.

How to Memorize "puritan"

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   - Visualize a group of people dressed in simple, modest clothing, living in a small, religious community.

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   - Associate the word 'Puritan' with the idea of strict moral codes and rejection of secular elements.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Puritans were pious, pure, and pragmatic' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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