caphtorim

/kæfˈtɔːrɪm/

Definitions

1. noun

Ancient people, specifically a seafaring nation, mentioned in the Bible as being related to the Philistines.

“According to the biblical account, the Philistines were descended from the Caphtorim.”

Synonyms

  • Philistine
  • seafarer

Antonyms

  • landlubber
  • settler