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philistine meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of philistine at MeaningMonkey.org. philistine meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.PHILISTINE noun
Definition of philistine (noun)
- a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits
- synonyms: anti-intellectual, lowbrow
- a member of an Aegean people who settled ancient Philistia around the 12th century BC
PHILISTINE adjective
Definition of Philistine (adjective)
- of or relating to ancient Philistia or its culture or its people
- smug and ignorant and indifferent or hostile to artistic and cultural values
- synonyms: anti-intellectual
Source: Princeton University Wordnet