phar·i·sa·ism (f r  -s -z  m) also phar·i·see·ism (-s -zm)n. 1. Pharisaism also Phariseeism The doctrines and practices of the Pharisees. 2. Hypocritical observance of the letter of religious or moral law without regard for the spirit; sanctimoniousness. |
Phariseeism, Pharisaism
1. the beliefs and practices of an ancient Jewish sect, especially strictness of religious observance, close adherence to oral laws and traditions, and belief in an afterlife and a coming Messiah. Cf. Sadducecism.
2. (l.c.) the behavior of a sanctimonious and self-righteous person. — Pharisee, pharisee n. — Pharisaic, pharisaic, adj.
See also: Judaism2. (l.c.) the behavior of a sanctimonious and self-righteous person. — Pharisee, pharisee n. — Pharisaic, pharisaic, adj.
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