Philistine and Polite

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

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Polite is an antonym for philistine in coarse topic.

Nearby Word: philistinism

Polite adjective - Showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners.

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Philistine is an antonym for polite.

Nearby Words: politeness, politely

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