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Definition of antisemitic

antisemitic

/ˌæn.ti.səˈmɪt.ɪk/
an · ti · se · mit · ic
Adverb:antisemitically
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• adjective

1

Hostile to, prejudiced against, or discriminating against Jewish people.

Example

"The historical commission published a detailed report examining the rise of antisemitic propaganda in early twentieth-century Europe."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Modern style guides and historians increasingly favor the unhyphenated spelling "antisemitic" over "anti-Semitic" to avoid implying the existence of a racial or ideological entity called "Semitism."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Calqued in the late 19th century from the German term "antisemitisch," which was popularized by political agitator Wilhelm Marr in 1879 specifically to denote hostility toward Jewish people.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antisemitic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antisemitic
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