Definition of Philistine
Philistine
Phi·lis·tine
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
hostile, indifferent or lacking in understanding of culture or the arts;
e.g. He is completely philistine when it comes to art and creativity.
(noun)
a person who is hostile, indifferent or lacking in understanding of culture or the arts;
e.g. Although her boyfriend is stellar at mathematics and science, he is a philistine when it comes to creative things.
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