Definition of Philistine
Philistine
Phil·is·tine
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(noun)
A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts.
e.g. The philistine investor only cared about the financial returns of the art collection.
(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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