PHILISTINE
(adj., noun, adj.sat)Definitions
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Philistine.
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Philistine - as an adjective
Of or relating to ancient philistia or its culture or its people
Philistine - as a noun
A member of an aegean people who settled ancient philistia around the 12th century bc
A person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits
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anti-intellectuallowbrowPhilistine - as an adjective satellite
Smug and ignorant and indifferent or hostile to artistic and cultural values
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anti-intellectualExample Sentences
"He was often referred to as a philistine due to his lack of appreciation for art and culture."
"The philistine had no interest in attending the ballet performance."
"She considered her boss a philistine for not understanding the value of literature."
"The professor was frustrated by the philistines in his class who showed no interest in intellectual discussions."
"The museum curator engaged in a heated debate with the philistine visitor who criticized the artwork."
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Is PHILISTINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, philistine is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PHILISTINE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is PHILISTINE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, philistine is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPHILISTINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is PHILISTINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, philistine is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPHILISTINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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