Pharisee

What do we mean by pharisee?

A member of an ancient Jewish sect that emphasized strict interpretation and observance of the Mosaic law in both its oral and written form. noun

A hypocritically self-righteous person. noun

One of an ancient Jewish school, sect, or party which was specially exact in its interpretation and observance of the law, both canonical and traditional. noun

Any scrupulous or ostentatious observer of the outward forms of religion without regard to its inward spirit: a formalist; hence, a scrupulous observer of external forms of any kind; in general, a hypocrite. noun

One of a sect or party among the Jews, noted for a strict and formal observance of rites and ceremonies and of the traditions of the elders, and whose pretensions to superior sanctity led them to separate themselves from the other Jews. noun

A self-righteous or sanctimonious person noun

A member of an ancient Jewish sect noted for strict obedience to Jewish traditions noun

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