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Philistine (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Of or relating to ancient Philistia or its culture or its people.

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • The ancient Philistine city of Ashkelon was a major urban center in the region.
  • Archaeologists have discovered several Philistine artifacts, including pottery and jewelry, at the excavation site.
  • The Philistine culture was heavily influenced by the Mycenaeans and other neighboring civilizations.
  • The Philistine people were known for their advanced metalworking skills, particularly in iron.
  • The Philistine language is still not fully understood, but it is believed to be an Indo-European dialect.

Related Words

  • Philistia (noun)
  • Philistine (noun)

Meaning 2

Smug and ignorant and indifferent or hostile to artistic and cultural values.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The philistine attitude of the town council was evident in their decision to cut funding for the local art museum.
  • Her philistine tastes in music were reflected in her extensive collection of bland pop albums.
  • The art critic's scathing review was met with a philistine response from the artist, who claimed that the critic just didn't understand his vision.
  • The philistine crowd at the concert seemed more interested in taking selfies than actually listening to the music.
  • The company's philistine approach to product design resulted in a bland and uninspired line of consumer goods.

Synonyms

  • Anti-intellectual

Related Words

  • Philistine (noun)
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