I am philistine.
I find it disappointing that some consider classic literature to be outdated and irrelevant, dismissing it as philistine.
Will the Trojan defeat the Philistine in battle today?
The term "philistine" refers to someone who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts. Example: Despite living in a city known for its museums and theaters, he proudly declared himself a philistine with no interest in the cultural scene.
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Goliath was a Philistine. (Specfically, he was from the city of Gath, a Philistine city-state.)
Τhe greek word for Philistine is "Φιλισταίος" (feeleesteos).
If you cann someone a Philistine, you are implying that they are ignorant, uncultured pigs. The Philistines could only get their way with force, they were unable to use their words and knowledge because they had none.
Yes, there is a suffix in "Philistine." The suffix "-ine" typically denotes nationality or origin, as in the case of "Philistine" pertaining to the ancient people who lived in Philistia.
Goliath the giant was a nine foot soldier in the Philistine army.So his nationalty is Philistine.
Goliath was from Gath, a Philistine city.
The 5 main cities of Philistine were Ashdod, Ekron, Ashkelon, Gaza, and Gath.
Today no one is. That tribe no longer exists However philistine has come to mean different things. Mainly uneducated. So anyone that needs to ask what 'philistine' means is a philistine