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philistine definition and meaning

n. A native or an inhabitant of ancient Philistia, a coast region of southern Palestine.
n. A bailiff.
n. A person deficient in liberal culture and refinement; one without appreciation of the nobler aspirations and sentiments of humanity; one whose scope is limited to selfish and material interests.
a. Of or pertaining to the Philistines.
a. Uncultured; commonplace.