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Philistine

Phil·is·tine


noun  (plural Phil·is·tines)
Definition:
 
somebody from ancient Philistia: a member of a people who settled in ancient Philistia in southern Palestine around the 12th century bc



adjective 
Definition:
 
relating to Philistines: relating to the ancient Philistines or their culture ( disapproving )

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