Puritan

Pronunciation: /ˈpjʊrɪtən/

Definitions of puritan

noun a member of a group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to simplify and regulate forms of worship

Example Sentences

A1 The puritan believed in living a simple and disciplined life.

A2 The puritans were known for their strict religious beliefs and practices.

B1 The puritan community frowned upon any form of extravagance or indulgence.

B2 The puritans played a significant role in shaping the early American colonies.

C1 The puritans' influence on literature and society can still be seen today.

C2 The puritans' strict moral code often clashed with the more liberal beliefs of their contemporaries.

Examples of puritan in a Sentence

formal The puritan settlers believed in strict religious principles.

informal The puritans were known for their conservative beliefs.

slang Those puritans were a bunch of prudes.

figurative Her puritanical views on morality were evident in her strict lifestyle choices.

Grammatical Forms of puritan

• plural: puritans
• comparative: more puritan
• superlative: most puritan
• present tense: puritan
• future tense: will puritan
• perfect tense: have puritaned
• continuous tense: is puritaning
• singular: puritan
• positive degree: puritan
• infinitive: to puritan
• gerund: puritaning
• participle: puritaned

Origin and Evolution of puritan

First Known Use: 1564 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'puritan' originated from the Latin word 'puritas' meaning purity.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a member of a group of Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to 'purify' the Church of England from within, the term 'puritan' has evolved to also refer to individuals who adhere strictly to moral or religious principles.