philistine
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9.3
- noun
- /ˈfɪlɪˌstiːn/
- Offensive
:
filisteo
- Many consider him a philistine because he never visits museums or galleries.
- call me a philistine
Examples
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She referred to her brother as a philistine for his lack of interest in literature and the arts.
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In reducing the syllabus, I tacitly believed that I had "dumbed it down" to fit the needs of the philistine youth I was teaching.
Academic text (2011) -
"My new work is a real leap from my old work." "What am I, a philistine?" he said.
Fiction book (2002) -
For you mock them, for that makes you nothing more than a philistine.
Blog text (25) -
Somebody said I'm just another Philistine.
Fiction book (2001) -
The atmosphere was sleepy and relaxed; it was also philistine.
Academic text (2012) -
I have to confess to being the Philistine's Philistine when it comes to art and music.
Blog text (15) -
A city's historic landmarks are a public good, except in the most philistine of societies.
Blog text (17) -
Don't act as if they're just some bunch of philistines out there who can't appreciate your art.
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The critics labeled the movie a philistine production, lacking depth and creativity.
Synonyms
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8.1
A person who does not like books, art, or serious ideas
A person who dislikes learning and thinking
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Etymology
Philistine comes from the name of the ancient people called the Philistines in the Bible, who were thought to be rough and unconcerned with Israelite learning. So a philistine is a person who is 'not interested in art or culture'.