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, adjectiveExample 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