ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌsāˌizəm noun
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Etymology: New Latin pharisaismus, from Greek pharisaios Pharisee + Latin -ismus -ism
1. usually capitalized : the doctrines or practices of the Pharisees
the path of withdrawal, separation, and dedication, which is the path of Pharasaism — Maurice Samuel
2. often capitalized : pharisaical character, spirit, or attitude : self-righteousness , sanctimoniousness , hyprocrisy
pharisaism , stupidity, and depotism reign not in merchants' houses and prisons alone — J.T.Farrell