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desire vs philistinism

philistinism vs desire

desire and philistinism both are nouns.

desire is a verb but philistinism is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
desire Yes No Yes No
philistinism Yes No No No
As nouns, philistinism is a hyponym of desire; that is, philistinism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than desire:
  • desire: something that is desired
  • philistinism: a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
Other hyponyms of desire include passion, rage, materialism.
desire (noun) philistinism (noun)
an inclination to want things a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
something that is desired
desire (verb) philistinism (verb)
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
express a desire for
expect and wish
Difference between desire and philistinism

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