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Philistine

Everything about the word “philistine” in one place – its meaning, its part of speech, its syllables, its rhymes and its anagrams.

Meaning

  1. noun a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits
  2. adjective of or relating to ancient Philistia or its culture or its people
  3. noun a member of an Aegean people who settled ancient Philistia around the 12th century BC
Letters
10
Syllables
3
Part of speech
noun, adjective
Common word
Yes

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Rhymes and anagrams of “philistine”

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What does “philistine” mean?

The definition at the top of this page comes from a free, open English dictionary (see our credits). Its part of speech is noun.

How many syllables are in “philistine”?

The syllable count of “philistine” is 3. We take it from a pronunciation dictionary when the word is listed there and estimate it from the spelling when it isn't.

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Last updated October 2, 2026

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