Philistia

[ fi-lis-tee-uh ]
/ fɪˈlɪs ti ə /

noun

an ancient country on the E coast of the Mediterranean.

OTHER WORDS FROM Philistia

Phi·lis·ti·an, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for philistian

  • I almost feel myself already in bonds under Philistian yoke whenever it is mentioned.

    The Bertrams |Anthony Trollope

British Dictionary definitions for philistian (1 of 2)

Philistian
/ (fɪˈlɪstɪən) /

adjective

of or relating to Philistia, an ancient country in Palestine, or its inhabitants

British Dictionary definitions for philistian (2 of 2)

Philistia
/ (fɪˈlɪstɪə) /

noun

an ancient country on the coast of SW Palestine