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Purity Guardian

/ˈpyʊrɪti ˈɡɑ rdiən/ noun

1. A self-appointed enforcer of perceived moral or sexual purity, often found lurking in religious households, youth groups, or conservative communities.
2. A person (often a parent, leader, or elder sibling) who monitors the behavior, thoughts, clothing, and friendships of others in the name of holiness.

Common behaviors:
Frequently asks, “Who were you with?” and “What were you wearing?”

Monitors text messages, crushes, and clothing length with the intensity of a federal agent.

Believes human intimacy is dangerous until legally and heterosexually sanctified
“I couldn’t even go to the movies without my purity guardian accusing me of leading boys astray.”
by benchurch15 May 27, 2025
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Purity Guardian

/ˈpyʊrɪti ˈɡɑ rdiən/ noun

1. A self-appointed enforcer of perceived moral or sexual purity, often found lurking in religious households, youth groups, or conservative communities.
2. A person (often a parent, leader, or elder sibling) who monitors the behavior, thoughts, clothing, and friendships of others in the name of holiness.

Common behaviors:
Frequently asks, “Who were you with?” and “What were you wearing?”

Monitors text messages, crushes, and clothing length with the intensity of a federal agent.

Believes human intimacy is dangerous until legally and heterosexually sanctified.
“I couldn’t even go to the movies without my purity guardian accusing me of leading boys astray.”

"My purity guardian said my ankles were ‘stumbling blocks.’ I was wearing socks."
by benchurch15 May 27, 2025
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