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Phar⋅i⋅sa⋅ism

  [far-uh-sey-iz-uhm]
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–noun
1. the principles and practices of the Pharisees.
2. (lowercase) rigid observance of external forms of religion or conduct without genuine piety; hypocrisy.
Also, Phar⋅i⋅see⋅ism  [far-uh-see-iz-uhm] .

Origin:
1595–1605; < NL Pharisaismus. See Pharisaic, -ism

Related forms:
Phar⋅i⋅sa⋅ist, adjective
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