philistine
nounA person described disparagingly as dismissive of artistic or intellectual interests.
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adjectiveLimited to narrow local concerns or experiences.
patronizing
adjectiveTreating someone with an air of superiority that appears helpful or kind.
pragmatic
adjectiveGuided by practical results and real circumstances.
Focused on practical results
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provincial
adjectiveNarrow in outlook or limited by local experience and assumptions.
pundit
nounA person who offers expert or authoritative opinions on a subject.
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