Pharisaism

Alternative forms

• Pharisaism

Full definition of pharisaism

Noun

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