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Antisemitism: meaning, definitions and examples

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antisemitism

 

[ ˌæntiˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social prejudice

Antisemitism is a term used to describe hostility, prejudice, or discrimination against Jews. This form of discrimination has historical roots and can manifest in various ways, including verbal abuse, social exclusion, and acts of violence. Antisemitism may stem from stereotypes or conspiracy theories about Jews and has been prevalent in various societies throughout history. It is often linked to broader issues of racism and ethnic discrimination.

Synonyms

Jew-hatred, antisemitic bias

Examples of usage

  • The rise of antisemitism is alarming.
  • He faced antisemitism in his community.
  • Education is key to combatting antisemitism.

Translations

Translations of the word "antisemitism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 antisemitismo

🇮🇳 यहूदी विरोधी

🇩🇪 Antisemitismus

🇮🇩 antisemitisme

🇺🇦 антисемітизм

🇵🇱 antysemityzm

🇯🇵 反ユダヤ主義

🇫🇷 antisémitisme

🇪🇸 antisemitismo

🇹🇷 antisemitizm

🇰🇷 반유대주의

🇸🇦 معاداة السامية

🇨🇿 antisemitismus

🇸🇰 antisemitizmus

🇨🇳 反犹太主义

🇸🇮 antisemitizem

🇮🇸 and-sémitismi

🇰🇿 антисемитизм

🇬🇪 ანტისემიტიზმი

🇦🇿 antisemitizm

🇲🇽 antisemitismo

Etymology

The term 'antisemitism' was coined in the late 19th century, specifically around 1879, by the German journalist Wilhelm Marr. He used the term in the context of a growing movement against Jews in Europe, which he viewed as a racial struggle between 'Semites' (a term that includes Jewish people) and 'Aryans.' The term quickly gained popularity as a means to describe the hatred and discrimination faced by Jews. Although the root 'Semite' linguistically includes various Middle Eastern peoples, it has come to be primarily associated with Jewish people in the context of antisemitism. Historically, antisemitism has manifested in various ways, including religious, economic, and racial discrimination, leading to significant social upheaval and violence, most tragically exemplified in the Holocaust during World War II.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,144, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.