/ Dictionary / Index P Pharisaism: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Phar•i•sa•ism Pronunciation: (far'u-sā-iz"um), [key] — n. the principles and practices of the Pharisees. (l.c.) rigid observance of external forms of religion or conduct without genuine piety; hypocrisy. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Pharisaic Pharisee Related Content Daily Word Quiz: immense Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language