Question

read the source of the allusion. the philistines were a group of people who lived in canaan during biblical times. in the bible, they are described as a crude and warmongering people. what is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? she was not surprised by his reaction to the film, for she had long considered him somewhat of a philistine. a person easily influenced by others opinions a person with strong opinions, especially about religious matters a person hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts

Explanation:

The original Philistines were seen as crude. In modern - day allusion, a "philistine" refers to someone with a lack of appreciation for culture and the arts, not related to being easily influenced or having strong religious opinions.

Answer:

a person hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts