"Well, that's it, the philistine swamp sucked!" - says the heroine of the famous film. In her words, undisguised sarcasm and contempt. The tradesman is a representative of the estate that existed before 1917. A hardworking, law-abiding person who respects family values. Why does this word have a negative connotation?. Last modified: 2025-01-13 07:01