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antisemitism

noun (antisemitism, also anti-Semitism, uncountable)

«antisemitism» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Antisemitism is hatred of, prejudice against or unfair treatment of Jewish people because they are Jewish. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons antisemitism is studied in the Holocaust, when the Nazis murdered millions of Jews; in citizenship lessons pupils learn that antisemitism is a form of racism and is wrong, and that laws protect people from it. Phrases: «fight antisemitism», «antisemitic remarks», «stand up against antisemitism».

Examples

  • Antisemitism is hatred of Jewish people. tree →
  • The Holocaust was the worst example of antisemitism in history. tree →
  • Our school teaches that antisemitism, like all racism, is wrong. tree →
  • Someone painted antisemitic words on a wall, and the police came. tree →
  • Learning about Anne Frank helps us understand antisemitism. tree →
  • Many people marched to stand against antisemitism. tree →
  • Calling out antisemitism is part of being a good citizen. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Spelling varies: antisemitism, anti-Semitism. Adjective: antisemitic; a person who holds these views is an antisemite. Related ideas: racism, prejudice, discrimination, Islamophobia.

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/antisemitism/