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#088 - Philistine
As promised, back in the new year with continued prompts, posted on Sundays.
This week's word is
[ˈfiləˌstēn, ˈfiləˌstīn]
NOUN
philistine (noun) · philistines (plural noun)
A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, or who has no understanding of them:
"I am a complete philistine when it comes to paintings."
ADJECTIVE
philistine (adjective)
Hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts:
"There were displays to inspire even the most philistine of visitors."
This week's word is
Philistine
[ˈfiləˌstēn, ˈfiləˌstīn]
NOUN
philistine (noun) · philistines (plural noun)
A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, or who has no understanding of them:
"I am a complete philistine when it comes to paintings."
ADJECTIVE
philistine (adjective)
Hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts:
"There were displays to inspire even the most philistine of visitors."