PHARISAISM


Meaning of PHARISAISM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfa-rə-(ˌ)sā-ˌi-zəm ]

noun

Etymology: New Latin pharisaismus, from Greek pharisaios

Date: 1583

1. capitalized : the doctrines or practices of the Pharisees

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

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