In the Malagasy language, the island of Madagascar is called Madagasikara [madaÉ¡asÊ²ËkÊ²arÉÌ¥] and its people are referred to as Malagasy. The island's appellation Madagascar is not of local origin, but rather was popularized in the Middle Ages by Europeans.t 592,800 square kilometres (228,900 sq mi), Madagascar is the world's 47th largest country and the fourth-largest island. The country lies mostly between latitudes 12Â°S and 26Â°S, and longitudes 43Â°E and 51Â°E.
Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Philistine(Noun) A person from ancient Philistia. 2  Philistine(Noun) A person who lacks appreciation of art or culture. 3  Philistine(Adjective) Of or pertaining to the ancient Philistines.  Philistine(Adjective) Lacking appreciation of culture; also philistine.
(sometimes initial capital letter) a person who is lacking in or hostile or smugly indifferent to cultural values, intellectual pursuits, aesthetic refinement, etc., or is contentedly commonplace in ideas and tastes. 2. (initial capital letter) a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia. adjective.