Philistia

Definitions of Philistia
  1. noun
    an ancient region on the coast of southwestern Palestine that was strategically located on a trade route between Syria and Egypt; important in biblical times
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    geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region
    a demarcated area of the Earth
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