puritanism

• Существительное, обозначающее верования и практики, характерные для пуритан, которые были кальвинистами, стремившимися очистить Англиканскую церковь от католических элементов, а также общую строгость и аскетичность в поведении и религии.

A noun referring to the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans, who were Calvinists seeking to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects, as well as a general strictness and austerity in conduct and religion.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Historical religious movementB2formalbritish

   The doctrines and practices of the Puritans, a group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to simplify and purify the Church of England from what they considered to be remnants of Roman Catholic practices.

   Пуританизм

   • Puritanism emphasized a strict moral code and personal religious experience.
   • The rise of Puritanism in England led to significant political and social changes.
   • Many early settlers in New England were driven by the ideals of Puritanism.

2. Strict moral conductC1formal

   A strict, austere, and often severe approach to moral and religious conduct, characterized by a disapproval of worldly pleasures and a focus on discipline.

   Пуританство

   • The modern use of the term 'puritanism' often refers to an excessive strictness in moral matters.
   • His puritanism prevented him from enjoying simple pleasures like dancing or theater.
   • The community's puritanism was reflected in its strict laws against entertainment on Sundays.

   Synonymsasceticismausterityprimnessprudishnessrigorseveritystrictness

   Antonymsindulgenceliberalismlicentiousnesspermissiveness