philistinism

Phil·is·tin·ism

also phi·lis·tin·ism P0246700 (fĭl′ĭ-stē-nĭz′əm, fĭ-lĭs′tə-nĭz′əm, -tē-nĭz′əm)n. An attitude of smug ignorance and conventionalism, especially toward artistic and cultural values.

philistinism

the opinions, goals, and conduct of persons deficient in liberal culture. — philistine, n., adj.See also: Attitudes

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philistinism - a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual mattersmaterialismdesire - something that is desired

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