puritan
|pu-ri-tan|
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/ˈpjʊrɪtən/
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/ˈpjʊərɪtən/
strict moralist
Etymology
Etymology Information
'puritan' originates from the Latin word 'puritas,' meaning 'purity.'
Historical Evolution
'puritan' evolved from the Middle English word 'purite,' which was derived from the Latin 'puritas.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a person seeking religious purity, but over time it evolved to describe someone with strict moral views.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a group of English Protestants in the late 16th and 17th centuries who sought to simplify and regulate forms of worship.
The Puritans played a significant role in the early settlement of New England.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41