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Philistines

Here is “philistines” at a glance: what it means, how many syllables it has, and the words that rhyme with it or are made from the same letters.

Meaning

A form of philistine.

  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
11
Syllables
3
Common word
Yes

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What does “philistines” mean?

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Last updated October 2, 2026

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