Meaning of Philistine

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Philistine

1. 1
   n.

   A native or an inhabitant of ancient Philistia, a coast region of southern Palestine.

2. 2
   n.

   A bailiff.

3. 3
   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.

4. 4
   a.

   Of or pertaining to the Philistines.

5. 5
   a.

   Uncultured; commonplace.

6. 6
   n.

   A native or an inhabitant of ancient Philistia, a coast region of southern Palestine.

7. 7
   n.

   A bailiff.

8. 8
   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.

9. 9
   a.

   Of or pertaining to the Philistines.

10. 10
    a.

    Uncultured; commonplace.