Puritan

usgb/ˈpjʊrɪtən/
noun

A person who follows strict religious or moral rules.

He was a puritan when it came to following the church rules.
Visual representation of "puritan" - A person who follows strict religious or moral rules.

Often appears as...

  • puritan lifestyle
  • puritan belief
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Moral Strictness

The term often implies that someone is overly strict and doesn't tolerate different behaviors or beliefs.

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Don’t invite him to the party; he's a puritan and will just spoil the fun.
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Cultural Association

In modern usage, 'puritan' can have negative connotations, suggesting someone is narrow-minded.

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Calling her a puritan for her views on TV censorship was quite judgmental.
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Not Just Religious

While it has religious origins, 'puritan' is used broadly for strict morality in any area.

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He is a puritan about diet, only eating organic, unprocessed food.
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