anti-Muslim
adjective
an·ti-Mus·lim
ˌan-tē-ˈməz-ləm 
-ˈmu̇s-,
-ˈmu̇z-,
ˌan-tī-
: characterized by or expressing hostility or discrimination toward Muslims or the Islamic faith
anti-Muslim rhetoric
… a campaign aimed at stirring up anti-Muslim feelings among the Bosnian Serbs.—
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Media outlets must stop laundering anti-Muslim conspiracy theories as legitimate debate.
—Zainab Chaudry, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2026
The document devotes sections to anti-Black, anti-Muslim, anti-Hispanic, anti-trans and misogynistic rants.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 20 May 2026
In March, Yamal was also outspoken against Spanish national team fans using anti-Muslim chants when the side played Egypt.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Shoulder to Shoulder, a multifaith alliance that prepares religious leaders to address anti-Muslim discrimination, is among those leading the work on Islamophobia.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 13 May 2026
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Zainab Chaudry, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2026
The document devotes sections to anti-Black, anti-Muslim, anti-Hispanic, anti-trans and misogynistic rants.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 20 May 2026
In March, Yamal was also outspoken against Spanish national team fans using anti-Muslim chants when the side played Egypt.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Shoulder to Shoulder, a multifaith alliance that prepares religious leaders to address anti-Muslim discrimination, is among those leading the work on Islamophobia.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 13 May 2026
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“Anti-Muslim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-Muslim. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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