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.
She is decorated with the attributes of a queen, her waving hair covered with a net, and sometimes with the pincers of a lobster attached to her temples. The Romans referred to her as Salacia. The name means something like The third one who encircles (the sea).