philistines

[US]/ˈfɪlɪstiːnz/
[UK]/ˈfɪlɪˌstin(z)/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.people who are indifferent to culture and the arts

Phrases & Collocations

cultural philistines

philistines at heart

philistines abound

philistines in art

philistines of culture

philistines everywhere

philistines and critics

philistines in society

philistines in politics

philistines of taste

Example Sentences

many philistines fail to appreciate fine art.

he often feels surrounded by philistines in his creative work.

the philistines in the audience didn't understand the performance.

some people consider him a philistine because he dislikes modern art.

she avoids discussions with philistines about literature.

philistines often prioritize commercial success over artistic integrity.

in his opinion, many critics are just philistines.

philistines may not realize the depth of classical music.

she felt frustrated dealing with philistines at the gallery.

his views were dismissed as philistine by the intellectual community.

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