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单词 philistines
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Philistines

[ (fil-uh-steenz, fi-lis-tinz, fi-lis-teenz) ]

In the Old Testament, enemies of the Israelites in their settlement in the Promised Land. (See David and Samson.)

notes for Philistines

A “philistine” has come to mean a person who is ignorant and uncultured.

Words nearby Philistines

Philip VI, -philism, Philistia, Philistian, philistine, Philistines, Phillip, Phillips, Phillipsburg, Phillips catheter, Phillips curve
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