PHARISAISM Meaning of PHARISAISM in English [phar.i.sa.ism] n [NL pharisaismus, fr. Gk pharisaios] (1610) 1 cap: the doctrines or practices of the Pharisees 2. often cap: pharisaical character, spirit, or attitude: hypocrisy Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012