Pharisee - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Pharisee : (noun)
1: a self-righteous or sanctimonious person
2: a member of an ancient Jewish sect noted for strict obedience to Jewish traditions [syn: Pharisee]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Pharisee : \Phar"i*see\ (f[a^]r"[i^]*s[=e]), n. [L. Pharisaeus, Gr. Farisai^os, from Heb. p[=a]rash to separate.] 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.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Pharisee
	theabundantgift: you knew he would, it is his nature to set tone, be the one who makes or breaks, 'A Modern Day Pharisee'! PRT @mossinterest Lieberman caves
	bryan_robbins: @heathhouston maybe should be 'can' make you a Pharisee...only if that knowledge does not first transform your heart.
	heathhouston: Filling your head full of theological knowledge will make you a great Pharisee.

Pharisee - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Example Usage of Pharisee