puritan

A noun referring to a person who adheres to strict religious or moral principles, often opposed to sensual pleasures, or someone excessively concerned with propriety and decorum.

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1. Strict religious follower B2 formal

   A person who follows very strict moral and religious principles, often opposing worldly pleasures.

   • The puritan refused to attend any theatrical performances.
   • Historically, puritans believed in simple living and hard work.
   • He was considered a puritan because of his strict views on entertainment.

   ruПуританинesPuritano (seguidor estricto de principios religiosos)frPuritain (adepte strict de la morale religieuse)dePuritanerptPuritanozh清教徒arمتزمت ديني

   Synonymes: asceticgoody-goodykilljoymoralistprudezealot

   Antonymes: debaucheedissolutehedonistlibertinepleasure seekerprofligaterakereprobatesinnersybarite

2. Person concerned with propriety B2 informal

   Someone who is excessively concerned with proper behavior, morality, and decorum.

   • Don't be such a puritan; it's just a harmless joke.
   • She acted like a puritan, criticizing everyone's clothing choices.
   • The puritan in the group complained about the music being too loud.

   ruПуританинespuritano (sentido figurado)frPersonne prudedePuritanerptPuritanozh清教徒式的人arالمتزمت

   Synonymes: bluenosegoody-goodymoralistprigprude

   Antonymes: debaucheehedonistlibertineseducer

• puritans plural form
• puritans' possessive plural form
• puritan's possessive singular form