Definition of Philistinism

1. Noun. A desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters.

Exact synonyms: Materialism
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. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Philistinism

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
Philistia
philistias
philistine
Philistine
philistines
philistinism (current term)
philistinisms
Phillidae
Phillips
Phillips' catheter
phillipsite
phillipsite
Phillipson's reflex
Phillips screw
Phillips screwdriver
Phillis Wheatley
phillumenist
phillumenists
phillygenin
phillyrea

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