Philistine and Vandal

Philistine

Philistine noun - A person who is chiefly interested in material comfort and is hostile or indifferent to art and culture.

Vandal and philistine are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vandal" instead a noun "Philistine".

Nearby Word: philistinism

Vandal

Vandal noun - A person who damages or destroys property on purpose.
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Synonyms for Vandal

Philistine and vandal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Philistine" instead a noun "Vandal".

Nearby Words: vandalize, vandalism, vandalise
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