Associations to the word «Philistinism»

Wiktionary

PHILISTINISM, noun. A materialistic attitude accompanied by ignorance of artistic or cultural matters

Dictionary definition

PHILISTINISM, noun. A desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters.

Wise words

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John Adams