Advanced A person lacking appreciation for or interest in the arts, culture, or intellectual pursuits; someone with a lack of sophistication or cultural awareness. Clear All
3 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Philistine'
The book club members were disappointed to discover their new neighbor was a philistine with no interest in literature.
The professor was frustrated by the philistine attitudes of some students who refused to engage in philosophical discussions.
During the intellectual debate, she realized her opponent was a philistine with no grasp of the complex arguments presented.
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