Bible Dictionaries
Pharisaism

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(n.) Rigid observance of external forms of religion, without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners.

(2):

(n.) The notions, doctrines, and conduct of the Pharisees, as a sect.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Pharisaism'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/pharisaism.html. 1828.