Pharisaism

[færiseiizәm]

Definition

(n.) The notions, doctrines, and conduct of the Pharisees, as a sect.

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

Typed by Damian

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Hypocrisy, formalism, sanctimoniousness, cant, pietism, phariseeism, assumed piety.

Edited by Jeremy