Philistine in Polish

Philistine in Polish is filistyński, Filistyn, Filistynka — Philistine means a person seen as indifferent or hostile to art, literature, and culture, and who has conventional or unrefined tastes.

Philistine in Polish

filistyński

adj

(historical) Originating from ancient Philistia; of or pertaining to the ancient Philistines.

Filistyn

noun

(historical) A non-Semitic person from ancient Philistia, a region in the southwest Levant in the Middle East.

Filistynka

noun

(historical) A non-Semitic person from ancient Philistia, a region in the southwest Levant in the Middle East.

filisterski

adj

(derogatory) Ignorant or uneducated; specifically, lacking appreciation for or antagonistic towards art or culture, and having pedestrian tastes.

filister

noun

(derogatory) 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.

What does "Philistine" mean?

noun A person seen as indifferent or hostile to art, literature, and culture, and who has conventional or unrefined tastes.
"He was mocked as a philistine for never having read a novel."
adjective Showing no interest in or appreciation of art and culture.
"Her philistine attitude toward classical music annoyed the professor."

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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”.

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”.

Philistine in a sentence

He was mocked as a philistine for never having read a novel.
Her philistine attitude toward classical music annoyed the professor.

Similar words in Polish

anti-intellectual lowbrow

Common Polish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Philistine" in Polish?

"Philistine" in Polish is filistyński, Filistyn, Filistynka. Philistine means: A person seen as indifferent or hostile to art, literature, and culture, and who has conventional or unrefined tastes.

How do you use "Philistine" in a sentence?

Example: "He was mocked as a philistine for never having read a novel." In Polish, "Philistine" is filistyński, Filistyn, Filistynka.

Are there other ways to say "Philistine" in Polish?

Yes — Polish has 5 translations listed for "Philistine": filistyński, Filistyn, Filistynka, filisterski, filister.

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