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philistia

/fɪˈlɪstɪə/ noun · British & US
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What does philistia mean?

noun

A region in the Levant, corresponding to the southern part of modern-day Israel and the Gaza Strip. In biblical times, it was the land of the Philistines.

Example

"The archaeologists excavated a site in Philistia, uncovering artifacts from the ancient civilization."

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