anti-semitic
UK: ˌæntiˈsemɪtɪk | US: ˌæntiˈsemɪtɪk
adj. showing hostility or prejudice against Jewish people
antisemitic = anti<against> + semitic<relating to Semites>
- anti: A prefix from Greek anti- meaning "against" or "opposite."
- semitic: Derived from Semite (referring to peoples speaking Semitic languages, including Jews), from Late Latin Semiticus, based on Shem, a son of Noah in biblical tradition.
Etymology Origin:
The term antisemitic emerged in the late 19th century, specifically to describe hostility toward Jews. While Semitic broadly refers to a language family (e.g., Arabic, Hebrew), antisemitism historically targets Jewish people exclusively. The prefix anti- directly signals opposition, creating a term that encapsulates ideological or active resistance to Jewish identity.
The politician was accused of spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories.
Historical antisemitic policies led to widespread persecution.
The university condemned the antisemitic graffiti found on campus.
Educating people about stereotypes can help reduce antisemitic attitudes.
Antisemitic rhetoric has no place in modern discourse.