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WordNet records no synonym and no antonym for puritanism. It is the only member of each of its synsets, which is common for technical, taxonomic and single-sense vocabulary — there is no other English word that means the same thing. The broader and narrower terms below are the useful relations in that case.
Counts are distinct word forms across every sense. A synonym that appears under three senses is counted once here and shown three times below, under each sense it belongs to.
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
Synonyms, antonyms and the broader and narrower relations for puritanism come from Princeton University’s WordNet. Full sources and licences.