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antisemite


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who holds discriminatory beliefs or attitudes towards Jews.

    - "The politician was accused of being an antisemite due to his controversial remarks about Jews."
    - "Despite his antisemitic views, he was still a respected figure in the community."

Variants
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anti-Semite , anti-Semites , anti-Semitic , anti-Semitism , anti-Semitisms , antisemite , antisemitism
Etymology
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The term 'antisemite' was first coined in the late 19th century by Wilhelm Marr, a German journalist, to describe opponents of Semitic people, whom he believed were a threat to German culture.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'antisemite' was first used in the context of anti-Jewish sentiment in Europe, but it has since been applied to individuals and groups with discriminatory attitudes towards Jews in other parts of the world.

  2. The word 'Semitic' originally referred to a group of related languages, including Hebrew, Arabic, and Aramaic, but it has come to be used primarily in the context of Jewish identity and discrimination.


Related Concepts
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  1. Anti-Semitism: A form of racism and discrimination against Jews, characterized by a belief that Jews are a threat to society or a particular group.

  2. Holocaust: The systematic persecution and genocide of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators during World War II.


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The term 'antisemite' has been used throughout history to label individuals and groups with discriminatory attitudes towards Jews. It has been associated with hate speech, discrimination, and violence, particularly during periods of heightened anti-Jewish sentiment.

How to Memorize "antisemite"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person making derogatory comments about Jews or displaying symbols of hate towards them. Visualize this person being labeled as an antisemite.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'antisemite' with discrimination, hate speech, and violence towards Jews.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the letters A, T, and S: 'Antisemite' stands for 'Against The Semitic People'.


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