# Philistia

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /fɪˈlɪstiə/

## Definitions
1. An ancient pentapolis in south-western Levant, comprising Ashkelon, Ashdod, Ekron, Gath, and Gaza.

## Etymology
From Hebrew פלשת (Pleshet); see also Philistine, Palestine.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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