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The condition, character, aims, and habits of the class called Philistines. See Philistine, 3.

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  1. n. The class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/condition">condition, class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/character">character, aims, and habits of the class called Philistines. See Philistine, 3.
  2. n. a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
  3. n:100 n a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters