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Philistinism

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Phil·is·tin·ism also phi·lis·tin·ism  (fl-st-nzm, f-lst-nzm, -t-nzm)
n.
An attitude of smug ignorance and conventionalism, especially toward artistic and cultural values.
philistinism
the opinions, goals, and conduct of persons deficient in liberal culture. — philistine, n., adj.
See also: Attitudes
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Noun1.Philistinism - a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual mattersphilistinism - a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
materialism
desire - something that is desired
Translations
philistinism [ˈfɪlɪstɪnɪzəm] N → filisteísmo m
philistinism
n → Banausentum nt
Philistinism [ˈfɪlɪstɪˌnɪz/əm] n → mancanza di raffinatezza culturale
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