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PHILISTINE

a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia

The meaning of the word philistine is a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia.

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genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
finitehaving definite or definable limits
bizarrestrikingly out of the ordinary: such as
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
docileeasily taught
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
adjointo add or attach by joining
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over