philistinism

Translations

philistinismnoun
philistinisms
pl
His philistinism was evident in his disdain for modern art.
Его мещанство было очевидно в его презрении к современному искусству.

Definitions

philistinismnoun
The attitude or behavior of a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts.
His philistinism was evident when he dismissed the art exhibit as a waste of time.
A way of life or set of values marked by materialism and a lack of intellectual or artistic interest.
Critics decried the philistinism of the shopping mall that replaced the historic theatre.