Definition of Philistine

one who focuses on materialistic pursuits and has no appreciation of culture and art

Examples of Philistine in a sentence

Because Steve is a philistine, he thinks potted meat is a gourmet dinner.  🔊

When the philistine was questioned about his opinion of the school’s art program, he stated it was a waste of taxpayers’ dollars.  🔊

Jack is a philistine who unknowingly sold a vase valued at over a hundred thousand dollars for twenty bucks.  🔊

Only a philistine would destroy such a priceless portrait!  🔊

Even Mark, the philistine that he is, could not help but be captivated by the Sistine Chapel.  🔊

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