the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
strictness and austerity in conduct and religion
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He underwent a period of spiritual crisis, converted to Puritanism, and become a preacher. 他经历了一段精神的折磨，最后改信清教主义，并成为传道士。
The causes of Emily's tragedy lie in the paternalism and feminine morality of Puritanism governing the south of America. 爱米丽的悲剧根源在于美国南方文化传统的清教主义思想下的父权制度。
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