puritan — A person with very strict moral or religious beliefs who disapproves of pleasure and luxury
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person with very strict moral or religious beliefs who disapproves of pleasure and luxury
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpjʊrɪtən/
Example Sentences
- My puritan grandmother thinks video games are the devil's invention.
- Don't be such a puritan - one piece of cake won't kill you!
- The company's puritan dress code forbids anything remotely fashionable.
puritan
NOUN[/ˈpjʊrɪtən/]
A person with very strict moral or religious beliefs who disapproves of pleasure and luxury
A person with very strict moral or religious beliefs who disapproves of pleasure and luxury
The stern puritan judges the cheerful vegetarian
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term originated in 16th-century England, derived from Latin purus meaning 'pure.' It initially referred to Protestant reformers who sought to purify the Church of England of what they viewed as Catholic practices and corruption.
Breakdown
purus (Latin: pure) + -itan (person, agent suffix), literally 'one who is pure' or 'one advocating purity.'
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📝Examples
“My puritan grandmother thinks video games are the devil's invention.”
“Don't be such a puritan - one piece of cake won't kill you!”
“The company's puritan dress code forbids anything remotely fashionable.”
“Her puritan views on entertainment made family gatherings incredibly boring.”
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