Philistia

[ fi-lis-tee-uh ]

noun

1. an ancient country on the E coast of the Mediterranean.

Philistia

/ fɪˈlɪstɪə /

noun

1. an ancient country on the coast of SW Palestine

Other Words From

• Phi·listi·an adjective

Example Sentences

Did he not deliver David from the lion and the bear, from the giant of Philistia, and the royal madman of Israel!

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Philistia thus became a part of the Israelitish kingdom, and never again made any serious attempt to recover its independence.

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It was followed by a battle at Beth-shemesh; the scene would suggest that Philistia also was involved.

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In shutting out the rest of Philistia they have also succeeded in shutting out Philistia's inconceivable ugliness.

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Like the Carlyles and Ruskins of a later age, they make Philistia merry with their sad blunders over economic details.

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