Associations to the word «Philistia»

Wiktionary

PHILISTIA, proper noun. An ancient pentapolis in south-western Levant, comprising Ashkelon, Ashdod, Ekron, Gath, and Gaza.

Dictionary definition

PHILISTIA, noun. An ancient region on the coast of southwestern Palestine that was strategically located on a trade route between Syria and Egypt; important in biblical times.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle