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philistine

phil·is·tine [ fílli stn, fílli stn ]


noun  (plural phil·is·tines)
Definition:
 
somebody indifferent to intellectual matters: somebody who is regarded as being indifferent to artistic and intellectual achievements and values



adjective 
Definition:
 
regarded as uncultured: regarded as being ignorant, uncultured, and indifferent or hostile to artistic and intellectual achievement

[Early 19th century. <Philistine]

phil·is·tin·ism noun
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