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Puritans

Verb / ˈpjʊrʌtʌnz / Another word for puritans — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Puritans were members of a religious movement in the 16th and 17th centuries that sought to purify the Church of England and establish a more pure and simplified form of worship.

Synonyms & similar words

puritan prude Puritanical Pious Devout Religious Moralistic Strict Godly Righteous Ascetic Conscientious Dutiful Zealous Faithful Sincere Pietistic Chaste Purified Cleansed Reformed Austere

Example sentences

  1. The Puritans believed in living a simple and disciplined life.
  2. Puritans attended church services regularly.
  3. The Puritans emphasized hard work and self-discipline.
  4. Puritans sought to establish a society based on their religious beliefs.
  5. The Puritans faced persecution for their religious views.

Quotes

  • Let us be the Puritans of our own pleasures, and the Stoics of our own pains.
  • The Puritans gave thanks for God's grace, but they also thanked Him for His judgment.
  • The Puritans believed in a personal, passionate, and intimate relationship with God.

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