Synonyms for philistinism
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A materialistic attitude accompanied by ignorance of artistic or cultural matters.
Forms
- Plural
- philistinisms → materialisms…
Example sentences
- materialism Life is best lived unencumbered by materialism.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| philistinism | steady | |
| materialism | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- materialism6
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (materialism6 = 6 syllables).