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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