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Pharisee Definition & Meaning

pharisee
noun
  1. a self-righteous or sanctimonious person
  2. a member of an ancient Jewish sect noted for strict obedience to Jewish traditions

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  • "nicodemus the pharisee"
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  • "saul the pharisee"
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  • "what is a pharisee"
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Frequently asked questions

What does pharisee mean?
a self-righteous or sanctimonious person a member of an ancient Jewish sect noted for strict obedience to Jewish traditions
What part of speech is pharisee?
Pharisee is a noun.
How many definitions does pharisee have?
Pharisee has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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