anti-Semitism

noun

an·​ti-Sem·​i·​tism ˌan-tē-ˈse-mə-ˌti-zəm  ˌan-ˌtī- 

variants or less commonly antisemitism

: hostility toward or discrimination against Jews as a religious, ethnic, or racial group

Examples of anti-Semitism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shakespeare’s genius is as evident in The Merchant of Venice, which is pervaded by anti-Semitism, as in his other work. — Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026

Messi is honored for his foundation helping build a pediatric cancer-care center in Barcelona; Tepper for spending millions to combat anti-Semitism; and Stephens for funding the teaching of tennis and other sports to underprivileged kids. — Greg Cote may 17, Miami Herald, 17 May 2026

With Holocaust denialism and anti-Semitism on the rise, the university wanted to respond and recognize the importance of Holocaust education, Vrudny said. — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026

This historical illiteracy – as well as a fundamental lack of understanding about what constitutes anti-Semitism – leaves institutions without clear standards for addressing the centuries-old hatred. — Kenneth L. Marcus, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anti-Semitism

• absolutism
• adventurism
• aestheticism
• africanism
• agnosticism
• alcoholism
• anachronism
• anglicanism
• antagonism
• arianism
• asceticism
• astigmatism