Sekirov Dictionary

Philistine

/ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/

noun 3
adjective 1
forms 4

noun3

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(historical) A non-Semitic person from ancient Philistia, a region in the southwest Levant in the Middle East.
- Then the lords of the Philistines gathered them together, for to offer a great sacrifice vnto Dagon their god, and to reioyce; for they said, Our god hath deliuered Samson our enemy into our hand. — 1611
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[usually plural] (figurative) An opponent (of the speaker, writer, etc); an enemy, a foe.
- In very truth what could poor old Abbot Hugo do? A frail old man; and the Philistines were upon him,—that is to say, the Hebrews. — 1843
(historical) In German universities: a person not associated with the university; a non-academic or non-student; a townsperson.

adjective1

(historical) Originating from ancient Philistia; of or pertaining to the ancient Philistines.

forms

Philistim · Philistines · more Philistine · most Philistine

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