Antisemitic

/ˌæntiːsəˈmɪtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Expressing or characterized by prejudice, hostility, or discrimination against Jewish people.

Etymology

From antisemite + -ic (suffix making it an adjective). The term developed alongside antisemitism in the 19th century as anti-Jewish sentiment became increasingly organized and ideological in Europe.

Kelly Says

Antisemitic conspiracy theories—from blood libels in medieval times to modern fabrications—show how prejudice uses false narratives to justify hatred, and how these destructive myths can persist for centuries despite being completely false.

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