PoliticsJuly 4, 2026
antisemitism
/ˌæn.tiˈsɛm.ɪ.tɪ.zəm/
Definition
Prejudice, hostility, or discrimination directed specifically against Jewish people.
Etymology
Derived from the German 'Antisemitismus,' coined in the late 19th century to provide a pseudoscientific sounding term for 'Jew-hatred.' The prefix 'anti-' combines with 'Semitism,' referring to the Semitic language family to which Hebrew belongs.
In the news
The term is mentioned in the article regarding the candidate's controversial stance on protests concerning Israel, where she defended her political statements against accusations of fostering this type of prejudice.
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