Why were the Pilgrims who founded Plymouth colony referred to as "Puritans"?

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The Pilgrims, part of a group known as Puritans, sought to purify the Church of England of what they saw as remnants of Catholicism that did not align with their interpretation of Christianity. They did not believe the Church of England was the only pure religion or that its clergy's purity was sufficient for establishing doctrine. Their focus was on religious practices rather than the purity of the land or employment means.

Why Were the Pilgrims Who Founded Plymouth Colony Referred to as "Puritans