philistinism in German

philistinism in German is Banausentum, Banausie, Philisterei — philistinism means a materialistic attitude accompanied by ignorance of artistic or cultural matters.

philistinism in German

Banausentum

noun

A materialistic attitude accompanied by ignorance of artistic or cultural matters.

Banausie

noun

A materialistic attitude accompanied by ignorance of artistic or cultural matters.

Philisterei

noun

A materialistic attitude accompanied by ignorance of artistic or cultural matters.

Spießbürgertum

noun

A materialistic attitude accompanied by ignorance of artistic or cultural matters.

What does "philistinism" mean?

noun A materialistic attitude accompanied by ignorance of artistic or cultural matters.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "philistinism" in German?

"philistinism" in German is Banausentum, Banausie, Philisterei. philistinism means: A materialistic attitude accompanied by ignorance of artistic or cultural matters.

Are there other ways to say "philistinism" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "philistinism": Banausentum, Banausie, Philisterei, Spießbürgertum.

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