Philistine and Sage

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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

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Sage is an antonym for philistine.

Nearby Word: philistinism

Sage noun - A person of deep wisdom or learning.

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Philistine is an antonym for sage.

Nearby Word: sagely

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