philistine meaning in Hindi

philistine in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2019 T-2 One Word Substitution

   Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words.
   One who does not care for art or literature

   APessimistBPlagiaristCPhilistineDPhilatelist
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Philistine

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option C (Philistine)
   Type: One-Word Substitution
   One who does not care for art or literature = philistine (कलाविमुख व्यक्ति).
   Meanings
   • Pessimist – expects the worst; Plagiarist – one who copies others' work; Philatelist – a stamp collector.

2. IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Vocabulary

   Select the correct conclusion based on the correct meaning of the word underlined in the following sentence.
   Statement: His parents never thought that he would turn out to be a philistine.
   Conclusion:
   (i) A philistine as he is, he is proud of his beautiful collection of antiques.
   (ii) We shouldn’t have taken him to the museum of rare paintings, for he was anxious to get out soon.
   (iii) Some are so practical-minded that even a vintage car is a pure mechanical device for them.

   ABoth conclusion (ii) and (iii) are correctBBoth conclusion (i) and (iii) are correctCOnly conclusion (i) is correctDOnly conclusion (ii) is correct
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Both conclusion (ii) and (iii) are correct

   Explanation:
   The word "philistine" refers to a person who is indifferent to culture and the arts, or who has no appreciation for them.
   Analysis:
   (i) A philistine as he is, he is proud of his beautiful collection of antiques.
   • Incorrect. A true philistine wouldn’t appreciate or be proud of antiques, which have artistic and cultural value.
   (ii) We shouldn’t have taken him to the museum of rare paintings, for he was anxious to get out soon.
   • Correct. A philistine is uninterested in art and culture, so he wants to leave the museum quickly.
   (iii) Some are so practical-minded that even a vintage car is a pure mechanical device for them.
   • Correct. This reflects a philistine’s attitude: seeing no

Examples

• “He was called a philistine for mocking modern art.”

philistine – questions

What is the meaning of philistine in Hindi?

philistine means “असंस्कृत व्यक्ति” in Hindi. In English: A person who dislikes art, literature, or culture

What are the synonyms of philistine?

Synonyms of philistine: boor, barbarian, lowbrow, vulgarian.

What is the opposite of philistine?

Antonyms of philistine: aesthete, connoisseur.

Has philistine been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – philistine has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: IB ACIO 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1, SSC MTS 2021, SSC CGL 2019 T-2.

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