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

Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.
Martin Luther King Jr.