sanctimony

Meaning

Noun

A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.

Origin

From Middle French sanctimonie, from Latin sānctimōnia ("sanctity, sacredness; purity, chastity"), from sanctus + -monia.

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