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puritain — meaning in English

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English meaning

puritan noun A person who is extremely strict about morals, especially concerning pleasure or sex.

Senses

puritain is used for these senses in English:

Puritan A member of a particular Protestant religious sect advocating greater purity and piety.
puritan (usually, derogative) Acting or behaving according to the Puritan morals (e.g. propagating modesty), especially with regard to pleasure, nudity and sex; ascetic.

puritan — full definition

noun A person who is extremely strict about morals, especially concerning pleasure or sex.
noun Historically, a member of a Protestant movement that sought simpler worship and stricter morality.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.