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PHILISTINES

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Philistines.

Philistines - as an adjective

Of or relating to ancient philistia or its culture or its people

Philistines - as a noun

A member of an aegean people who settled ancient philistia around the 12th century bc

A person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anti-intellectuallowbrow15

Philistines - as an adjective satellite

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anti-intellectual

Example Sentences

"The filmmaker's work was dismissed by some critics as appealing only to philistines."
"She was dismayed to find the museum filled with philistines who showed little interest in the artwork."
"The art gallery attracted a diverse crowd, including art lovers and philistines alike."
"The professor believed that a lack of education contributed to the prevalence of philistines in society."
"The philosopher argued that philistines were unable to appreciate the deeper meaning in works of art."
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Word Game Points

Is PHILISTINES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, philistines is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PHILISTINES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PHILISTINES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, philistines is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PHILISTINES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PHILISTINES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, philistines is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PHILISTINES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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