Philistine
Philistine noun - A person who is chiefly interested in material comfort and is hostile or indifferent to art and culture.
Ruffian and philistine are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruffian" instead a noun "Philistine".
Nearby Word: philistinism
Ruffian
Ruffian noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
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Philistine and ruffian are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Philistine" instead a noun "Ruffian".
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