philistinism

Meanings

Plural: philistinisms

Noun

a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
A materialistic attitude accompanied by ignorance of artistic or cultural matters.

Origin / Etymology

From philistine + -ism.

Synonyms

materialism

Scrabble Score: 19

philistinism is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
philistinism is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
philistinism is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

philistinism is a valid Words With Friends word