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Pronunciation / Transliteration: puritano
"Los puritanos eran conocidos por su enfoque estricto hacia la religión."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A member of a group of English Protestants in the late 16th and 17th centuries who advocated for strict religious discipline and a simplification of worship.
"The Puritans played a significant role in the early settlement of America, bringing their religious beliefs with them." - 2
A person who is strict in moral or religious principles, often to the point of being overly austere.
"His puritanical views on social behavior often alienated him from his more liberal friends."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Puritan' originates from the late 16th century, derived from the Latin 'puritas', meaning 'purity'. It was initially used to describe English Protestants who sought to purify the Church of England from Roman Catholic practices, reflecting their desire for a more austere and devout religious life.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Puritan" is said worldwide
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puritain
Transliteration: pyuʁitɛ̃
"Les puritains ont joué un rôle clé dans l'histoire religieuse de l'Angleterre."
Puritaner
Transliteration: puʁiˈtaːnɐ
"Die Puritaner waren bekannt für ihre strengen religiösen Überzeugungen."
puritano
Transliteration: puritano
"I puritani cercavano di riformare la Chiesa d'Inghilterra."
puritano
Transliteration: puritano
"Los puritanos eran conocidos por su enfoque estricto hacia la religión."
puritano
Transliteration: puritano
"Os puritanos tiveram um impacto significativo na colonização da América."
प्यूरिटन
Transliteration: pyuritan
"प्यूरिटन धार्मिक अनुशासन के लिए जाने जाते थे।"
清教徒
Transliteration: qīngjiàotú
"清教徒在美国早期历史中扮演了重要角色。"
청교도
Transliteration: cheonggyodo
"청교도는 엄격한 도덕적 원칙으로 유명했습니다."
ピューリタン
Transliteration: pyūritan
"ピューリタンは宗教的な厳格さで知られていました。"
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