noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:He was a filister when it came to the arts, always looking for practical uses rather than appreciating the beauty.

Definition:Having a restricted or limited viewpoint or outlook.

From narrow-minded

Example:The professor was more of a filister than a scholar, always critiquing minor grammar mistakes.

Definition:A person who is overly concerned with minor details or precise accuracy, often to the point of absurdity.

From pedant

Example:While some people are filisters, many others are more practical-minded and can appreciate the beauty of theoretical knowledge.

Definition:Concentrating mainly on practical results rather than abstract or theoretical issues.

From practical-minded

Example:She was a filister in her views, only able to see things from her own small village.

Definition:Limited in outlook or interest; narrow, as in knowledge or experience.

From provincial