sanctimony

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the quality of being hypocritically devout

Etymology

From Middle French sanctimonie, from Latin sānctimōnia (“sanctity, sacredness; purity, chastity”), from sanctus (“holy”) + -monia (“action or result of an action”).

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Synonyms

sanctimoniousness

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