semitism

Meanings

• Noun

  A term used to refer to prejudice or discrimination against people of Semitic origin, particularly Jews.

  - "The history of semitism against Jews is a long and tragic one."
  - "Semitism is a form of racism that targets people based on their ancestry."

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Variants

List of all variants of semitism that leads to same result
Semitism , Semitisms , anti-Semite , anti-Semites , anti-Semitic , anti-Semitism , anti-Semitisms , antisemite , antisemitism

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term semitism comes from the word Semite, which was originally used to refer to the people of the ancient Near East, including the Phoenicians, Egyptians, and Hebrews. Later, the term came to be used pejoratively to refer to anti-Semitism, or prejudice against Jews.

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Trivia

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1. The term Semite is also used in linguistics to refer to a group of languages, including Hebrew, Arabic, and Amharic.

2. The term semitism was first used in a pejorative sense in the late 19th century.

3. Semitism is not a scientific or objective term, but rather a loaded and emotionally charged one.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anti-Semitism: A form of racism and discrimination against Jews, often based on religious or ethnic prejudice.

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Culture

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Semitism has been a significant issue in history, particularly in Europe, where it has led to numerous acts of violence and persecution against Jews. The term has also been used in literature and art, such as in Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel 'The Brothers Karamazov', where the character Rakitin expresses anti-Semitic views.

How to Memorize "semitism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a swastika, a symbol often associated with anti-Semitism and semitism.
   - Visualize a person making derogatory comments about Jews based on their ethnicity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term semitism with discrimination and prejudice against Jews.
   - Remember that semitism is a form of racism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Semitism Starts with Stereotypes' to remember the meaning of the term.

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