Meaning of the word roundhead in English

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roundhead

US /ˈraʊndˌhɛd/
UK /ˈraʊndˌhɛd/

Noun

(historical) a supporter of the Parliament during the English Civil War, typically characterized by their short, close-cropped hair, in contrast to the long-haired Cavaliers.

Example:
The Roundheads fought against the Royalists in the English Civil War.
Many Roundheads were Puritans who believed in strict religious and moral codes.