单词 | philistine |
释义 | philistine (fɪlɪstaɪn , US -stiːn ) Word forms: philistines 1. countable noun If you call someone a philistine, you mean that they do not care about or understand good art, music, or literature, and do not think that they are important. [disapproval] Synonyms: boor, barbarian, yahoo, lout 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You can use philistine to describe people or organizations who you think do not care about or understand the value of good art, music, or literature. [disapproval] ...a philistine government that allowed the arts to decline. ...a philistine city lacking in elegance. Synonyms: uncultured, ignorant, crass, tasteless |
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