Antisémitisme

/ɑ̃.ti.se.mitism/
💡 anti-Semitism

L'antisémitisme est une forme de racisme dirigé contre les Juifs.

Anti-Semitism is a form of racism directed against Jews.


formal

Prejudice, discrimination, or hostility against Jews, often rooted in religious, ethnic, or racial stereotypes.

L'antisémitisme a pris différentes formes au cours de l'histoire.

Anti-Semitism has taken different forms throughout history.

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The term is often used in historical and political contexts to describe systematic oppression of Jewish people.

Related Phrases

un acte antisémitephrase
an anti-Semitic act
la montée de l'antisémitismephrase
the rise of anti-Semitism

💡Pro Tip

Historical Context

Understand that anti-Semitism has evolved over centuries and has taken different forms in different societies.

Gold Rule

Precision in Usage

Use the term carefully to avoid conflating criticism of Israeli policies with anti-Semitism.

📖Word Origin

From Greek 'anti-' (against) + 'Semitism' (relating to Semitic peoples, particularly Jews). The term was coined in the 19th century in Germany.

📝Usage Notes

The term is often used in academic and political discussions about racism and discrimination. Avoid using it to describe criticism of Israeli policies unless it is clearly anti-Semitic in nature.

Word Breakdown

anti-
against
prefix
+
sémitisme
relating to Semitic peoples (particularly Jews)
root
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