Puritanical

noun

/pjʊəɹ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kəl/

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.nounOne who holds puritanical attitudes.

2.adjectiveOf or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice.

3.adjectivePrecise in observance of legal or religious requirements; strict; overscrupulous; rigid (often used by way of reproach or contempt).

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