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sanctimony in Arabic

رياء riyā’

/ˈsæŋk.tɪ.mə.ni/US/ˈsæŋk.tɪˌmoʊ.ni/

sanctimony in Arabic: رياء (riyā’). In English, sanctimony means a hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.

Arabic words for sanctimony

a hypocritical form of excessive piety
رياء riyā’

English meaning of sanctimony

  1. noun A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.
  2. noun A state of holiness.

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Questions about sanctimony in Arabic

What is the meaning of sanctimony in Arabic?
Sanctimony in Arabic is رياء (riyā’).
ما معنى كلمة sanctimony؟
Sanctimony: رياء (riyā’).
What does sanctimony mean in English?
Sanctimony means a hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.

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