Semitism

American  

[sem-i-tiz-uhm, see-mi-] / ˈsɛm ɪˌtɪz əm, ˈsi mɪ- /

noun

1. Semitic characteristics, especially the ways, ideas, influence, etc., of the Jewish people.

2. a word or idiom peculiar to, derived from, or characteristic of a Semitic language, especially of Hebrew.

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Etymology

Origin of Semitism

First recorded in 1850–55; Semite + -ism

Example Sentences

Critics like Democratic Rep. Daniel Goldman described the remark as “blatant and vile anti‑Semitism.”

From Salon

"Elon Musk pushing unvarnished anti semitism at a time of rising antisemitism and violence against Jews," CNN anchor Jake Tapper wrote on X.

From Salon

"It's why in my very first speech as Labour leader, I made one promise, which was to tear anti Semitism out by its roots."

From BBC

He also states: "We just want to make this point clear. This was not about Semitism and antisemitism."

From BBC

Added Zarin: "Please stand up against anti - semitism. Every 100 years this cycle of hate happens. When can the world live in peace and stop killing jewish people just for being Jews?"

From Fox News