philistine
noun
Pronunciation: ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn
Definition
A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture, the arts, and intellectual pursuits.
Examples
He was such a philistine that he suggested painting over the historic mural to make the room look brighter.
The opera house struggled to attract donors in a city dominated by philistines who preferred sports over symphonies.
She felt like a complete philistine at the dinner party when the guests began discussing avant-garde literature.
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