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Philistine (Adjective)

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

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

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.

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

All adjective clusters.

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.