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puritan — 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

puritan is used for these senses in English:

Puritan A member of a particular Protestant religious sect advocating greater purity and piety.
puritan (usually, derogative) A puritanical person.

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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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”.

Related Swedish words

puritansk