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Word: Philistine
Speech Type: Noun
early 19th century: from Philistine, originally with reference to a confrontation between university students and townspeople in Jena, Germany, in the late 17th century; a sermon on the conflict quoted ‘the Philistines are upon you’ (Judges 16), which led to an association between the townspeople and those hostile to culture
ˈfɪlɪstʌɪn
a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts
Short Definition:person who is hostile or indifferent to culture
Examples:- I am a complete philistine when it comes to paintings
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