the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
strictness and austerity in conduct and religion
Puritanism的用法和樣例：
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用作名詞 (n.)
He underwent a period of spiritual crisis, converted to Puritanism, and become a preacher. 他經歷了一段精神的折磨，最後改信清教主義，並成為傳道士。
The causes of Emily's tragedy lie in the paternalism and feminine morality of Puritanism governing the south of America. 愛米麗的悲劇根源在於美國南方文化傳統的清教主義思想下的父權制度。
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