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pharisaism (countable and uncountable, plural pharisaisms)
The doctrines and practices, or the character and spirit, of the Pharisees.
(chiefly, Christianity) Rigid observance of external forms of religion without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners.
Pharisaism (uncountable)
Alternative letter-case form of pharisaism.
Source: Wiktionary
Phar`i*sa"ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. pharisaisme.]
1. The notions, doctrines, and conduct of the Pharisees, as a sect. Sharp.
2. Rigid observance of external forms of religion, without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners. "A piece of pharisaism." Hammond.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
31 January 2025
(noun) the act of dispersing or diffusing something; “the dispersion of the troops”; “the diffusion of knowledge”
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