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单词 philister
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Definition of philister in English:

philister

noun ˈfɪlɪstə
archaic
  • An unenlightened or uncultured person; = "Philistine"; (specifically in German universities) a townsperson, a non-student.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881), author, biographer, and historian. From German Philister, specifically sense of Philister Philistine from post-classical Latin Philistaeus, Philisteus + -er.

Definition of philister in US English:

philister

nounˈfɪlɪstə
archaic
  • An unenlightened or uncultured person; = "Philistine"; (specifically in German universities) a townsperson, a non-student.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881), author, biographer, and historian. From German Philister, specifically sense of Philister Philistine from post-classical Latin Philistaeus, Philisteus + -er.

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