fɛˈrɪsiːən

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characteristic of the Pharisees, especially in their strict adherence to Jewish law or in their self-righteousness

“The politician’s pharisaean attitude towards the poor was criticized by his opponents.”

2. adjective

self-righteous and hypocritical in a way that is associated with the Pharisees

“The pharisaean behavior of some of the wealthy donors was seen as a major scandal.”