Meaning of the word sanctimonious in English

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sanctimonious

US /ˌsæŋk.təˈmoʊ.ni.əs/
UK /ˌsæŋk.təˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

Adjective

1.

acting as if morally better than others:

Example:
sanctimonious religious leaders preaching about morality
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