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Synonyms for Puritans

Noun

• Nonconformists: Individuals who dissent from established religious practices and beliefs.
• Pietists: Devout believers who emphasize personal piety and spirituality.
• Precisians: People who adhere strictly to religious rules and regulations.
• Separatists: Dissenters who advocate for the separation from the Church of England.
• Reformists: Individuals seeking to bring about a religious or social reform.

Adjective

• Rigorous: Characterized by strict adherence to principles or rules.
• Ascetic: Suggestive of severe self-discipline and abstention from indulgence.
• Pious: Devoutly religious and reverent.
• Devout: Deeply religious and committed to faith.
• Rigid: Inflexibly strict or severe.

Example Sentences

"The Nonconformists established their own church in order to worship according to their own beliefs."

"The pietists devoted their lives to prayer and meditation."

"The precisians strictly followed all the rituals and practices mentioned in the religious texts."

"The separatists fled to America seeking religious freedom."

"The reformists advocated for changes within the church to make it more inclusive and tolerant."

"Their rigorous adherence to the principles of Puritanism earned them a reputation as the most dedicated group."

"The ascetic lifestyle of the Puritans included abstaining from worldly pleasures and luxuries."

"Her pious devotion to God was evident in her prayers and daily religious rituals."

"The devout Puritans gathered every Sunday for worship and fellowship."

"His rigid beliefs and refusal to compromise caused conflicts within the community."

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