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Puritans

Definition:

Puritans were a religious group in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to reform the Church of England. They believed in moral and religious purity, placing emphasis on a strict lifestyle and the study of scripture.

Senses:

• Noun: Members of the Puritan religious group.
• Noun: People who advocate for strict moral and religious principles.

Examples:

1. The Puritans settled in the New World to establish communities based on their religious beliefs.
2. John is a puritan when it comes to his diet, only eating unprocessed foods.
3. Many Puritans believed in the importance of regular prayer and Bible reading.
4. She was known as a puritan of the art world, always criticizing any work with explicit content.

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