a member of a group of Protestants that arose in the 16th century within the Church of England, demanding the simplification of doctrine and worship, and greater strictness in religious discipline

during part of the 17th century the Puritans became a powerful political party.

( lowercase ) a person who is strict in moral or religious matters, often excessively so.

of or pertaining to the Puritans.

( lowercase ) of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a moral puritan; puritanical.

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bluenose , mrs. grundy , victorian