Pronunciation: /ˈfɪlɪˌstiːn/
noun a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, or who has no understanding of them
A1 She was considered a philistine by her classmates because she never went to museums or art galleries.
A2 The philistine had no appreciation for classical music and preferred listening to pop songs.
B1 The philistine's lack of interest in literature was evident when they refused to read any books outside of their comfort zone.
B2 Despite being labeled a philistine by his colleagues, he was actually quite knowledgeable about modern art.
C1 The wealthy businessman was often criticized for his philistine attitude towards cultural activities.
C2 The art critic accused the museum director of being a philistine for prioritizing profit over artistic integrity.
adjective hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, or lacking in understanding of them
A1 She found the philistine decorations at the party to be quite tacky.
A2 The tourist was labeled as a philistine for not appreciating the historical significance of the monument.
B1 The philistine attitude towards art was evident in his dismissive comments about the gallery.
B2 Despite his philistine upbringing, he developed a deep appreciation for classical music.
C1 The professor was appalled by the philistine behavior of some of the students during the lecture.
C2 Her philistine views on literature were challenged when she attended a poetry reading event.
formal The philistine attitudes of the critics towards modern art were evident in their scathing reviews.
informal I can't believe he called me a philistine just because I don't appreciate classical music.
slang Stop acting like such a philistine and open your mind to new ideas.
figurative Her philistine approach to literature left her unable to appreciate the beauty of poetry.
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