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pharisaism noun

  /ˈfaɹ.ɪˌseɪ.ɪz.(ə)m/ , /ˈfɛɹ.əˌseɪˌɪz.əm/
  • 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.
 farisealaisuus

pharisaic adjective

  /ˈfɛɹɪˌseɪjɪk/
  • Of or pertaining to the Pharisees.
 farisealainen
  • Self-righteous.
 farisealainen, teeskentelevä, tekopyhä, ulkokultainen
  • (chiefly, Christianity) Emphasizing the observance of ritual or practice over the meaning.
  • (of circumcision) Involving the total excision of the foreskin (posthetomy), including all or most of the penile frenulum, in addition to milah, periah, and occasionally metzitza.
 farisealainen, tekopyhä, ulkokultainen
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