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Definition of Philistinism
1. Noun. A desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters.
Generic synonyms: Desire
Derivative terms: Materialist, Materialistic, Materialistic
Definition of Philistinism
1. n. The condition, character, aims, and habits of the class called Philistines. See Philistine, 3.
Definition of Philistinism
1. Noun. A materialistic attitude accompanied by ignorance of artistic or cultural matters ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Philistinism
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Philistinism
Literary usage of Philistinism
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. German Literature by Wolfgang Menzel (1840)
"POETICAL philistinism. THE ancient, the romantic, and the modern, were all united
in Goethe. The ancient being of course favoured only by the learned, ..."
2. Problems of the Future and Essays by Samuel Laing (1894)
"Practical Philosophy—Zoroastrian Theory—Emerson on Compensation —Good and Evil—Leads
to Toleration and Charity—Matthew Arnold and philistinism—Salvation ..."
3. Travels in Portugal by Oswald Crawfurd (1875)
"... Influence—Non-Secular Education— Cheap Substitute for Newspapers—Hints to
Tourists—Climate— Language — Anecdote — philistinism — Anecdote — Manners and ..."
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