Definitions of Puritanism
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the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)type of:Protestantismthe theological system of any of the churches of western Christendom that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
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strictness and austerity in conduct and religion
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