pharisaism

noun phar·i·sa·ism \ˈfa-rə-(ˌ)sā-ˌi-zəm\

Definition of PHARISAISM

capitalized : the doctrines or practices of the Pharisees

often capitalized : pharisaical character, spirit, or attitude : hypocrisy

New Latin pharisaismus, from Greek pharisaios

First Known Use: 1583

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