Definition of philistine

• n. - A native or an inhabitant of ancient Philistia, a coast region of southern Palestine.
• n. - A bailiff.
• n. - A person deficient in liberal culture and refinement; one without appreciation of the nobler aspirations and sentiments of humanity; one whose scope is limited to selfish and material interests.
• a. - Of or pertaining to the Philistines.
• a. - Uncultured; commonplace.