antisemitism
The origin and history of antisemitism.
Etymology
A calque of German Antisemitismus, coined in the nineteenth century from anti- 'against' + Semitism; despite its form, it has only ever meant hostility towards Jews.
The origin and history of antisemitism.
A calque of German Antisemitismus, coined in the nineteenth century from anti- 'against' + Semitism; despite its form, it has only ever meant hostility towards Jews.