Associations to the word «Pharisaism»

Wiktionary

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