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Pharisaic

Adjective: Pertaining to or resembling the beliefs or practices of the Pharisees, a Jewish sect known for strict adherence to religious laws.

Sense 1: Characterized by self-righteousness or hypocritical adherence to rules and traditions.

Example sentences:

1. His pharisaic attitude towards others made him unpopular among his peers.
2. The politician's pharisaic behavior contradicted his claims of being a champion of the working class.

Sense 2: Pertaining to or associated with Pharisees in historical or biblical contexts.

Example sentences:

1. The pharisaic sect played a prominent role in the political and religious landscape of ancient Judea.
2. Many pharisaic rituals and laws are outlined in the Jewish scriptures.

Related products:

• Books about The Pharisees in Jewish Society
• Books on Biblical Pharisaic Law