how to pronounce philistine

/ˈfɪləsˌtiːn/

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philistine is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of philistine in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… sort of philistine soviet critiques of …”

meanings of philistine

noun:

Alternative letter-case form of philistine (“a person who is ignorant or uneducated; specifically, a person who lacks appreciation of or is antagonistic towards art or culture, and who has pedestrian tastes").
A non-Semitic person from ancient Philistia, a region in the southwest Levant in the Middle East.
A person who is opposed to oneself; an enemy, a foe.
A person who is ignorant or uneducated; specifically, a person who lacks appreciation of or is antagonistic towards art or culture, and who has pedestrian tastes.
In German universities: a person not associated with the university; a non-academic or non-student; a townsperson.

adjective:

Ignorant or uneducated; specifically, lacking appreciation for or antagonistic towards art or culture, and having pedestrian tastes.
Originating from ancient Philistia; of or pertaining to the ancient Philistines.
Alternative letter-case form of philistine (“ignorant or uneducated; specifically, lacking appreciation for or antagonistic towards art or culture, and having pedestrian tastes").