Semitism

[sem-i-tiz-uhm, see-mi-]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Semitism¹

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

"Elon Musk pushing unvarnished anti semitism at a time of rising antisemitism and violence against Jews," CNN anchor Jake Tapper wrote on X. "Meanwhile, America's richest man chimes in to say that Jews are getting what we deserve for being liberals," Bloomberg columnist Matthew Yglesias tweeted.

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