pharisaism
phar·i·sa·ism
noun \ˈfa-rə-(ˌ)sā-ˌi-zəm\Definition of PHARISAISM
1
capitalized : the doctrines or practices of the Pharisees
2
often capitalized : pharisaical character, spirit, or attitude : hypocrisy
Origin of PHARISAISM
New Latin pharisaismus, from Greek pharisaios
First Known Use: 1583
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