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Meaning of
puritan
in English
puritan
us
//ˈpʊr.ə.tən//
uk
//ˈpʊr.ə.tən//
#uncommon
Plural
puritans
Definitions
Adjective
strictly
moral
(
about
pleasure
,
etc
.);
ascetic
The
community
was
known
for
being
puritan
and
conservative
in
their
values
.
having
puritanical
views
(
disapproving
)
The
puritan
attitude
towards
art
was
very
restrictive
.
Noun
a
person
with
strict
morals
The
puritan
leader
of
the
town
banned
all
forms
of
entertainment
.
someone
who
follows
strict
moral
codes
The
local
puritan
preached
about
the
importance
of
self-discipline
.
Compounds / Phrases
antipuritan
