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puritans

/ˈpjʊərɪtənz/ /ˈpjʊrɪtənz/

Meanings
noun
(often disapproving) a puritanical person

Examples :

"My grandmother, a true puritan, disapproved of any music with a beat she couldn't march to. "
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Related Words

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grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

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march noun

/mɑːtʃ/ /mɑɹtʃ/

A formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, bands and in ceremonies.

"The marching band performed a precise march during the school's graduation ceremony. "

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often adjective

/ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/

Frequent.

"My sister is often late for school. "

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disapproving verb

/ˌdɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ/ /ˌdɪzəˈpruːvɪŋ/

To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.

"She disapproves of rap music because of its sometimes aggressive lyrics."

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disapproved verb

/ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd/ /ˌdɪsəˈpruvd/

To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.

"She disapproves of rap music because of its sometimes aggressive lyrics."

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true noun

/tɹuː/ /tɹu/

The state of being in alignment.

"The true alignment of the project team's goals was essential for success. "

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puritan noun

/ˈpjɔːɹɪtən/ /ˈpjɝɪtən/

(often disapproving) a puritanical person

"My neighbor is a real puritan; she disapproves of anyone wearing shorts in public. "

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beat noun

/biːt/

A stroke; a blow.

"The boxer landed a powerful beat on his opponent's jaw. "

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puritanical noun

/pjʊəɹ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kəl/ /pjɚ.ɪˈtæn.ɪ.kl̩/

One who holds puritanical attitudes.

"My aunt is such a puritanical; she disapproves of anyone wearing revealing clothing, even at the beach. "

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music noun

/ˈmjuːzɪk/ /ˈmjuzɪk/

A series of sounds organized in time, employing melody, harmony, tempo etc. usually to convey a mood.

"The music playing softly in the classroom helped students focus on their work. "