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Formalist

FORM'ALIST, n. 1. One who observes forms, or practices external ceremonies. More generally, 2. One who regards appearances only, or observes the forms of worship, without possessing the life and spirit of reli...

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FORM'ALIST, n.

1. One who observes forms, or practices external ceremonies. More generally,

2. One who regards appearances only, or observes the forms of worship, without possessing the life and spirit of religion; a hypocrite. A grave face and the regular practice of ceremonies have often gained to a formalist the reputation of piety.

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