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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

puritans

/ˈpʊrɪtənz/ noun · British & US
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What does puritans mean?

noun

A person who holds to a strict or extreme form of a particular doctrine or system, especially a member of a 17th-century English Protestant sect that sought to reform the Church of England.

Example

"The Puritans were known for their strict adherence to their religious beliefs."

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