philistia

noun

phi·lis·tia fə-ˈli-stē-ə

often capitalized

: the class or world of cultural philistines

Etymology

Philistia, ancient country of southwest Palestine

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of philistia was in 1857

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“Philistia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philistia. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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Philistia

Phi·lis·tia fə-ˈli-stē-ə

country and land of the Philistines on the Mediterranean Sea coast in the southwestern part of ancient Palestine

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