Puritanism
pu·ri·ta·nism
noun
1.
the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
2.
strictness and austerity in conduct and religion
Origin
From Puritan + -ism.
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