Phi*lis"tine (?), n. [L. Philistinus, Heb. Phlishthi, pl. Phlishthim.] 1. A native or an inhabitant of ancient Philistia, a coast region of southern Palestine.
2. A bailiff. [Cant, Eng.] [Obs.]
Swift.
3. 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. [Recent]
M. Arnold.
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Phi*lis"tine, a. 1. Of or pertaining to the Philistines.
2. Uncultured; commonplace.
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