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puritanism ['pjuәritәnizm]

n. 清教, 清教主义

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)

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Puritanism \Pu"ri*tan*ism\, n.
The doctrines, notions, or practice of Puritans.

When an MP died suddenly a few years ago in the arms of his mistress not a word of the circumstances appeared in print. The opinion polls tell us that the moral puritanism of 'back to basics' has caught a popular mood.
Or will decency and dynastic imperative turn Day-Lewis back to dull virtue? Edith Wharton's world was one where snobbery and puritanism dined at the same table.
Mr. Epstein tackles subjects as various as the disappearance of hats from men's fashion; the new puritanism about smoking and other health-related matters; compulsive gambling; and a Yankee's fondness for, and wonder at, the deep South.

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