puritanical

Meanings

• adjective

  Characterized by or adhering to the strict moral codes and practices of the Puritans, a Protestant sect in 16th-17th century England.

  - "The Puritanical community was known for its strict adherence to moral codes."
  - "His puritanical upbringing made him disapprove of any form of indulgence."

• adjective

  Having or showing an excessive concern for moral matters and religious observances.

  - "The puritanical mayor banned all forms of public entertainment."
  - "Despite her puritanical upbringing, she enjoyed the occasional glass of wine."

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Rhymes

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rational , vocational , occupational , relational

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Variants

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puritanical , puritanically

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Etymology

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From Puritan, a member of the Puritan sect in 16th-17th century England.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'Puritan' comes from the Latin word 'purus', meaning 'pure'.

2. Puritans were known for their opposition to the use of images in worship, leading to the term 'image-breakers' being used to describe them.

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1. Puritanism: A Protestant religious reform movement that originated in England in the 16th century. Puritans sought to purify the Church of England by rejecting its rituals and hierarchies, and emphasizing the importance of individual faith and the Bible.

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Culture

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The term 'puritanical' is often used to describe strict adherence to moral codes and religious observances, originating from the Puritan movement in England during the 16th and 17th centuries.

How to Memorize "puritanical"

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   - Visualize a strict, religious community adhering to moral codes. Imagine a group of people dressed in simple, dark clothing, gathered in a church, studying the Bible and living by strict moral standards.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Puritans were Pure in their Attitudes' to remember the meaning of 'puritanical'.

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