ADL

¹ American  

[ey-dee-el] / ˈeɪˈdiˈɛl /

abbreviation

1. activity of daily living.

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ADL ² American  

Or A.D.L.

abbreviation

1. Anti-Defamation League: an organization, initially established to combat anti-Jewish bigotry and intolerance, whose mission has expanded over time to include advocacy for many marginalized groups.

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However, the ADL also found that anti-Jewish and anti-Israel beliefs overlap less frequently among Americans under 30 compared with older adults.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026

“The sense of security in our community has, again, been shattered by the act of cowardice and hate that is unacceptable,” David Englin, senior regional director of the ADL Los Angeles said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2025

While headlines suggested that Wikipedia had completely banned the ADL, the actual decision makes clear that the organization can still be used as a source in certain contexts outside the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

From Slate ● Feb. 5, 2025

The ADL had defended Musk earlier in the week, saying his stiff-armed salute was “an awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm.”

From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2025

Excluding these incidents, the ADL counted 7,523 episodes of antisemitism, a 103% increase from 2022.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2024