Associations to the word «Puritanism»

Wiktionary

PURITANISM, noun. (theology) strict and austere religious conduct
PURITANISM, noun. The beliefs and practices of the Puritans

Dictionary definition

PURITANISM, noun. The beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects).
PURITANISM, noun. Strictness and austerity in conduct and religion.

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca