Philistine

Other forms: Philistines

Definitions of Philistine
  1. adjective
    of or relating to ancient Philistia or its culture or its people
  2. noun
    a member of an Aegean people who settled ancient Philistia around the 12th century BC
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    type of:
    denizen, dweller, habitant, indweller, inhabitant
    a person who inhabits a particular place
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