anti-Semitism

Cultural

Prejudice or hatred against Jews (see also Jews), a Semitic race. (See Arab-Israeli conflict and Nazis.)

Example Sentences

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In November, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez assured representatives of the Jewish community of his "total commitment" to the fight against anti-Semitism.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson talks with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff about his family, his work combating anti-Semitism and other forms of hate, and campaigning with Vice President Kamala Harris.

From Slate • Aug. 2, 2024

It said the corporation "does not tolerate anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, or any form of abuse, and we take any such allegations seriously".

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2024

Even as Ms. Segre accepted another honorary degree on Saturday to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day, rising anti-Semitism and what she considers a general climate of hate have put her in a pessimistic mood.

From New York Times • Jan. 29, 2024

We weren’t taught to think critically about Hitler and anti-Semitism and the Holocaust.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

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