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Semitism

Semitism

2 8.8
A feeling of support and sympathy for Jewish people
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/
: semitismo
  • anti-Semitism

Examples

  • This is especially so in relation to 'anti-Zionism' and 'anti-Semitism.'

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  • At the very least, should not intelligent people realize that anti-Zionism does not equal "anti-Semitism"?

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  • The "new anti-Semitism," he writes, has transformed "the pariah people into the pariah state."

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  • "Anti-Semitism is not an eastern phenomenon; it's not an Islamic or Iranian phenomenon—anti-Semitism is a European phenomenon," he says, arguing that Jews in Iran, even in their worst days, never suffered as much as they did in Europe.

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  • Historically, Semitism has played a significant role in shaping cultural relations between Jewish communities and their neighbors.

  • The rise of Semitism in the region reflects a growing acknowledgment of Jewish contributions to society.

  • Many activists advocate for Semitism to counteract the pervasive anti-Semitism encountered in various cultures.

How Favorable

Semitism
2 8.8
antisemitism
  • Offensive
8 7.7

Surface Forms

Semitism singular
Semitisms plural

Morphology

Semitism = Semite (semi-transparent) = Semite + ism

Formed by adding the productive suffix '-ism' to 'Semite' to indicate an attitude or ideology, but the exact sense (favorable bias vs. general association) is specialized and not fully predictable for learners.

Etymology

Semitism comes from Semite, a name for people traditionally linked to the biblical figure Shem, and the ending -ism meaning 'belief or quality'. So, Semitism can mean a friendly or supportive attitude toward Jewish or other Semitic peoples.