Babbitt
Babbitt noun - An alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction.
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Philistine and babbitt are semantically related in conformist topic. In some cases you can use "Philistine" instead a noun "Babbitt".
Nearby Words: babbit, babbitted
Philistine
Philistine noun - A person who is chiefly interested in material comfort and is hostile or indifferent to art and culture.
Usage example: the town's philistines who think that spending on the arts is a waste of taxpayers' money
Babbitt and philistine are semantically related in conformist topic. You can use "Babbitt" instead a noun "Philistine".
Nearby Word: philistinism
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