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Pharisee - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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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
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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)
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Example Usage of Pharisee |
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MochaBabyBrown: #signoftrueChristian You don't behave like a Pharisee by judging and hating others and trusting works salvation instead of God's grace! |
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conniejoh2o: @tragic_pizza yes he is a F*cking Pharisee but he is also impotant!! He can't get to talk to Jay no matter how loudly he yells!LOL |
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tragic_pizza: @conniejoh2o He's poking at Jay, for no good reason besides the fact that he's a f*cking Pharisee. |
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