Puritanism
['pjʊrɪtənɪzəm]
- n. 清教；清教主义；清教徒习俗；道德上的极端拘谨
英英释意
- 1. the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
- 2. strictness and austerity in conduct and religion