Intransigent and Philistine

Intransigent

Intransigent adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

Philistine and intransigent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Philistine" instead an adjective "Intransigent".

Nearby Word: intransigence

Philistine

Philistine adjective - Smug and ignorant and indifferent or hostile to artistic and cultural values.

Intransigent and philistine are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Intransigent" instead an adjective "Philistine".

Nearby Word: philistinism
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