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Meaning of pharisaism

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pharisaism

Pronunciation:/ˈfaɹɪˌseɪɪz(ə)m//ˈfɛɹəˌseɪˌɪzəm/

noun

Definitions

  1. The doctrines and practices, or the character and spirit, of the Pharisees.

  2. Rigid observance of external forms of religion without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners.