Word Meaning

Meaning of philistine

- A native or an inhabitant of ancient Philistia, a coast region of southern Palestine.
- A bailiff.
- 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.
- Of or pertaining to the Philistines.
- Uncultured; commonplace.