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From: DICT.TW English-Chinese Dictionary 英漢字典

 pu·ri·tan·ism /ˈpjʊrətṇˌɪzəm/
 清教,清教主義,嚴正主義

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Pu·ri·tan·ism n. The doctrines, notions, or practice of Puritans.
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From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 Puritanism
      n 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