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- [fil-uh-steen, -stahyn, fi-lis-tin, -teen]
- /ˈfɪl əˌstin, -ˌstaɪn, fɪˈlɪs tɪn, -tin/
- /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/
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- [fil-uh-steen, -stahyn, fi-lis-tin, -teen]
- /ˈfɪl əˌstin, -ˌstaɪn, fɪˈlɪs tɪn, -tin/
Definitions of philistines word
- noun philistines (sometimes initial capital letter) a person who is lacking in or hostile or smugly indifferent to cultural values, intellectual pursuits, aesthetic refinement, etc., or is contentedly commonplace in ideas and tastes. 1
- noun philistines (initial capital letter) a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia. 1
- adjective philistines (sometimes initial capital letter) lacking in or hostile to culture. 1
- adjective philistines smugly commonplace or conventional. 1
- adjective philistines (initial capital letter) of or belonging to the ancient Philistines. 1
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Origin of philistines
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin Philistīnī (plural) < Late Greek Philistînoi < Hebrew pəlishtīm
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Parts of speech for Philistines
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preposition
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philistines popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
philistines usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for philistines
noun philistines
- barbarians — Plural form of barbarian.
- louts — an awkward, stupid person; clumsy, ill-mannered boor; oaf.
adjective philistines
- lowbrows — Plural form of lowbrow.
Antonyms for philistines
noun philistines
- aesthetes — Plural form of aesthete.
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