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Philistine

Philistinenoun

philistines

Traductions

The Philistine army was known for its strength and size.

Армия филистимлян была известна своей силой и численностью.

He was considered a philistine because he had no interest in art or culture.

Его считали обывателем, потому что он не интересовался искусством или культурой.

Définitions

A member of a non-Semitic people of ancient southern Palestine, who were in conflict with the Israelites during the 12th and 11th centuries BC.

The Philistines were known for their conflicts with the Israelites in biblical times.

A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, or who has no understanding of them.

He was considered a philistine by his friends because he showed no interest in attending the art exhibition.

Synonymes

uncultured person

Philistineadjective

more philistine

Comp.

most philistine

Super.

Traductions

His philistine attitude towards art was evident.

Его мещанское отношение к искусству было очевидным.

Traductions supplémentaires

Définitions

Lacking in or hostile to culture or the arts.

His philistine attitude towards modern art made him unpopular among the gallery visitors.

Relating to the ancient Philistines or their culture.

Philistine pottery has been found along the Mediterranean coast.

Synonymes