puritanism

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Definition of puritanism in English Turkish dictionary

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1. (isim) İngiltere'de kraliçe Elizabeth zamanında meydana çıkan ve bilhassa ibadette sadelik taraftarı olan mezheb, püritenlik

(isim) püritenlik

püritenlik

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Definition of puritanism in English English dictionary

The beliefs and practices of the Puritans

strict and austere religious conduct

{n} the opinions or practice of puritans

Puritanism is the set of beliefs that were held by the Puritans. Out of Puritanism came the intense work ethic. disapproval Puritanism is behaviour or beliefs that are based on strict moral or religious principles, especially the principle that people should avoid physical pleasures. the tight-lipped puritanism of the Scottish literary world. strict religious and moral attitudes - used in order to show disapproval. Movement in the late 16th and 17th century that sought to "purify" the Church of England, leading to civil war in England and to the founding of colonies in North America. Many Puritans joined the Parliamentary party during the English Civil War and gained considerable power, but after the Restoration they were once again a dissenting minority. Believing themselves chosen by God to revolutionize history, some Puritans founded settlements in America (see Pilgrims), notably the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The Puritans of Massachusetts emphasized the conversion experience, by which the elect experienced the descent of grace. In their theocracy only the elect were allowed to vote and rule, though the privileges of church membership were extended to all baptized and orthodox persons

{i} strictness about moral and religious issues

strictness and austerity in conduct and religion the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)

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

The doctrines, notions, or practice of Puritans

Hyphenation

Pu·ri·ta·ni·sm

Turkish pronunciation

pyûrıtınîzım

Pronunciation

/ˈpyo͝orətəˌnəzəm/ /ˈpjʊrətəˌnɪzəm/