PoliticsJune 30, 2026

antisemitism

/ˌæntiˈsɛmɪtɪzəm/

Definition

Hostility to, prejudice, or discrimination against Jewish people, often manifested through tropes or the exclusion of individuals based on their identity or political views regarding Israel.

Etymology

The term was coined in 1879 by German journalist Wilhelm Marr as 'Antisemitismus' to provide a 'scientific' sounding label for Jew-hatred, aiming to shift the basis of prejudice from religion to perceived racial or ethnic differences.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe claims by Jewish leaders that excluding Rep. Dan Goldman from a coffee shop due to his stance on Israel constituted a bigoted attack rather than a purely political disagreement.

Brad Lander ousts Rep. Dan Goldman after left-wing challenge

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