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Question : Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words.
One who does not care for art or literature

Option 1: Philatelist

Option 2: Plagiarist

Option 3: Pessimist

Option 4: Philistine


Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Philistine


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

A philistine refers to someone who is hostile or indifferent to cultural and artistic values, especially art and literature. It's a term used to describe a person lacking appreciation for intellectual or aesthetic pursuits.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Philatelist : A person who collects and studies postage stamps.
  • Plagiarist : Someone who presents someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property as their own.
  • Pessimist : A person who tends to see the negative side of things or expects the worst outcome.

Therefore, the correct answer is philistine.

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