Phi‐lis″tine (?), n. [L. Philistinus, Heb. Phlishthī, pl. Phlishthīm.] 1. A native or an inhabitant of ancient Philistia, a coast region of southern Palestine.
2. A bailiff. Swift.
3. A person deficient in liberal culture and refinement; one without appreciation of the nobler aspirations and sentiments of humanity; one whose scope is limited to selfish and material interests. M. Arnold.