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pharisaism.

The doctrines and practices, or the character and spirit, of the Pharisees.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfaɹ.ɪˌseɪ.ɪz.(ə)m/Received-Pronunciation/ˈfɛɹ.əˌseɪˌɪz.əm/General-American
  1. The doctrines and practices, or the character and spirit, of the Pharisees.

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  2. Rigid observance of external forms of religion without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners.

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Where this word comes from

From Late Latin Pharisaismus, from Pharĭsaeus (“Pharisee”) + -ismus (“-ism”); compare French Pharisaïsme, Italian Fariseismo (archaic), farisaismo.

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