Philistine in Russian
Philistine in Russian is филисти́мский, филисти́млянин, меща́нский — Philistine means a person seen as indifferent or hostile to art, literature, and culture, and who has conventional or unrefined tastes.
Philistine in Russian
What does "Philistine" mean?
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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."
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adjective Showing no interest in or appreciation of art and culture.
"Her philistine attitude toward classical music annoyed the professor."
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Philistine" in Russian?
"Philistine" in Russian is филисти́мский, филисти́млянин, меща́нский. Philistine means: A person seen as indifferent or hostile to art, literature, and culture, and who has conventional or unrefined tastes.
How do you pronounce филисти́мский?
"Philistine" in Russian is филисти́мский, pronounced "filistimskiy".
How do you use "Philistine" in a sentence?
Example: "He was mocked as a philistine for never having read a novel." In Russian, "Philistine" is филисти́мский, филисти́млянин, меща́нский.
Are there other ways to say "Philistine" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 10 translations listed for "Philistine": филисти́мский, филисти́млянин, меща́нский, обыва́тельский, филистёрский, меща́нка.
