Philistia
Americannoun
noun
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The world will miss her as a poet, critic, biographer, social lioness, defender of art, warrior against Philistia.
From Time Magazine Archive
Louis was then working as a salesman for his father's jewelry firm, but like Jean, he dreamed of escaping from Philistia to Bohemia.
From Time Magazine Archive
This picture was taken in the plains of old Philistia.
From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall
There was an earthquake in Philistia but then out came the signs "Business as usual!" and Dempsey began to pound Carpentier in the stomach.
From Pieces of Hate And Other Enthusiams by Broun, Heywood
Prigdom's Philistia, though a polished State, Has not yet learned quite how to recreate.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 February 15, 1890 by Various
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