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Philistine

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(1):

(a.) Uncultured; commonplace.

(2):

(a.) Of or pertaining to the Philistines.

(3):

(n.) A native or an inhabitant of ancient Philistia, a coast region of southern Palestine.

(4):

(n.) A bailiff.

(5):

(n.) A person deficient in liberal culture and refinement; one without appreciation of the nobler aspirations and sentiments of humanity; one whose scope is limited to selfish and material interests.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Philistine'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/philistine.html. 1828.
 
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