Definition of Philistine

1. Noun. A person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits.

Exact synonyms: Anti-intellectual, Lowbrow
Generic synonyms: Pleb, Plebeian
Derivative terms: Anti-intellectual, Lowbrow

2. Adjective. Of or relating to ancient Philistia or its culture or its people.
Partainyms: Philistia

3. Noun. A member of an Aegean people who settled ancient Philistia around the 12th century BC.

4. Adjective. Smug and ignorant and indifferent or hostile to artistic and cultural values.
Exact synonyms: Anti-intellectual
Similar to: Nonintellectual
Derivative terms: Anti-intellectual

Definition of Philistine

1. n. A native or an inhabitant of ancient Philistia, a coast region of southern Palestine.

2. a. Of or pertaining to the Philistines.

Definition of Philistine

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Medical Definition of Philistine

1. 1. A native or an inhabitant of ancient Philistia, a coast region of southern Palestine. 2. A bailiff. 3. A person deficient in liberal culture and refinement; one without appreciation of the nobler aspirations and sentiments of humanity; one whose scope is limited to selfish and material interests. Origin: L. Philistinus, Heb. Phlishthi, pl. Phlishthim. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Philistine

Philip Dormer Stanhope
Philip II
Philip II of Macedon
Philip II of Spain
Philip Marlowe
Philip Michael Ondaatje
Philip Milton Roth
Philip of Valois
Philip Roth
Philip V
Philip VI
Philip Warren Anderson
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