The difference between Pagan and Philistine
When used as adjectives, pagan means relating to, characteristic of or adhering to non-abrahamist religions (i.e. not christianity, judaism, or islam), especially earlier polytheism, whereas philistine means hostile to or lacking in appreciation for art or culture, or having no understanding of them.
Pagan is also noun with the meaning: a person not adhering to an abrahamist religion.
check bellow for the other definitions of Pagan and Philistine
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Pagan as an adjective:
Relating to, characteristic of or adhering to non-Abrahamist religions (i.e. not Christianity, Judaism, or Islam), especially earlier polytheism.
Examples:
"Many converted societies transformed their pagan deities into saints."
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Pagan as an adjective (by extension, pejorative):
Savage, immoral, uncivilized, wild.
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Pagan as a noun:
A person not adhering to an Abrahamist religion; a follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion.
Examples:
"This community has a surprising number of pagans."
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Pagan as a noun (by extension, pejorative):
An uncivilized or unsocialized person.
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Pagan as a noun (by extension, pejorative):
An unruly, badly educated child.
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Philistine as an adjective:
Hostile to or lacking in appreciation for art or culture, or having no understanding of them
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Philistine as a noun: