Clown
Clown noun - A comically dressed performer (as at a circus) who entertains with playful tricks and ridiculous behavior.
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Philistine and clown are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Philistine" instead a noun "Clown".
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
Clown and philistine are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clown" instead a noun "Philistine".
Nearby Word: philistinism
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