Multiple choice

A philistine person is one who is ________.

  1. uncultured with no taste for art

  2. well-versed in the history of Palestine

  3. cultured and artistic

  4. brave and gallant
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Explanation

Philistine originally referred to the ancient Philistines, but in modern usage means someone uncultured, materialistic, and lacking appreciation for art, intellectual pursuits, or aesthetic values. A philistine person is anti-intellectual and indifferent to cultural refinement.

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