plural of Pharisee

Of or pertaining to the Pharisees. / (chiefly Christianity) Emphasizing the observance of ritual or practice over the meaning; self-righteous, hypocritical.

Of or pertaining to the Pharisees. / (chiefly Christianity) Emphasizing the observance of ritual or practice over the meaning. / Self-righteous.

(historical) A member of an ancient Jewish political party, a social movement, and a school of thought among Jews that flourished during the Second Temple Era (536 B.C.E.–70 C.E.). The movement was ultimately the basis for most contemporary forms of Judaism.

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

plural of Pharisæan

(chiefly Christianity) In a pharisaical manner.

(dated) Following the practice of Pharisees; pharisaic.

Synonym of pharisaism

plural of pharisaism