n. [ L. Philistinus, Heb. Phlishthī, pl. Phlishthīm. ] 1. A native or an inhabitant of ancient Philistia, a coast region of southern Palestine. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A person deficient in liberal culture and refinement; one without appreciation of the nobler aspirations and sentiments of humanity; one whose scope is limited to selfish and material interests. [ Recent ] M. Arnold. [ 1913 Webster ]