Philistines
[ (fil-uh-steenz, fi-lis-tinz, fi-lis-teenz) ]
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In the Old Testament, enemies of the Israelites in their settlement in the Promised Land. (See David and Samson.)
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notes for Philistines
A “philistine” has come to mean a person who is ignorant and uncultured.
Words nearby Philistines
Philip VI, -philism, Philistia, Philistian, philistine, Philistines, Phillip, Phillips, Phillipsburg, Phillips catheter, Phillips curve
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