philistinism

English - Turkish

Definition of philistinism in English Turkish dictionary

kültürsüzlük

{i} cahillik ve zevksizlik

materyalizm

(isim) cahillik ve zevksizlik

English - English

Definition of philistinism in English English dictionary

A materialistic attitude accompanied by ignorance of artistic or cultural matters

The condition, character, aims, and habits of the class called Philistines

{i} materialism, preoccupation with material matters; belief that physical comfort is the highest value; desire for wealth and material matters having little interest in moral or spiritual matters

See Philistine, 3

disapproval Philistinism is the attitude or quality of not caring about, understanding, or liking good art, music, or literature

a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters

Hyphenation

Phi·lis·tin·i·sm