pharisaism
The doctrines and practices, or the character and spirit, of the PhariseesThe doctrines and practices, or the character and spirit, of the Pharisees.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The doctrines and practices, or the character and spirit, of the Pharisees.
(countable, uncountable)Rigid observance of external forms of religion without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners.
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From Late Latin Pharisaismus, from Pharĭsaeus (“Pharisee”) + -ismus (“-ism”); compare FrenFrom Late Latin Pharisaismus, from Pharĭsaeus (“Pharisee”) + -ismus (“-ism”); compare French Pharisaïsme, Italian Fariseismo (archaic), farisaismo.
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Forms
plural: pharisaismsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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