antisemitism
der Antisemitismus, die Antisemitismen
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antisemitism
A hostile attitude, ideology, or action directed against Jews as a religious, ethnic, or cultural group. Antisemitism is expressed through prejudice, discrimination, hatred, and violence.
Der Kampf gegen Antisemitismus ist eine gesamtgesellschaftliche Aufgabe.
The fight against antisemitism is a task for society as a whole.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Antisemitismen |
| genitive | des Antisemitismus |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Antisemitismus | die Antisemitismen |
| accusative | den Antisemitismus | die Antisemitismen |
| dative | dem Antisemitismus | den Antisemitismen |
| genitive | des Antisemitismus | der Antisemitismen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of the prefix 'Anti-' (against), 'Semit' (here referring to Jews), and the ending '-ismus' (-ism), which denotes an ideology or attitude.
Der Suffix „-ismus“ findet sich in vielen Wörtern für politische oder soziale Strömungen.
The suffix '-ismus' is found in many words for political or social movements.
The related adjective is 'antisemitisch' (antisemitic). It is used to describe actions, statements, or attitudes shaped by antisemitism.
Solche antisemitischen Parolen sind in Deutschland strafbar.
Such antisemitic slogans are punishable by law in Germany.
'Antisemitismus' (antisemitism) is often used with verbs like 'bekämpfen' (to fight), 'verurteilen' (to condemn), or 'vorbeugen' (to prevent). Common adjectives include 'offener' (open), 'latenter' (latent), or 'struktureller' (structural) antisemitism.
Bildung ist ein wichtiges Mittel, um Antisemitismus zu bekämpfen.
Education is an important means of fighting antisemitism.
Die Regierung verurteilte den zunehmenden Antisemitismus im Land.
The government condemned the increasing antisemitism in the country.
This word belongs to standard language and is used especially in formal, serious contexts such as politics, history, education, and the news.
In der Schule diskutierten wir über die Geschichte des Antisemitismus in Europa.
At school, we discussed the history of antisemitism in Europe.
racism
Antisemitismus (antisemitism) refers to any hostile attitude or action directed against Jews as a religious, ethnic, or cultural group. Rassismus (racism) is the appropriate term when people are classified into supposed races and ranked hierarchically. Hostility toward Jews can therefore be antisemitic without explicitly being based on such a classification.
Der Hass auf Juden wegen ihrer Religion ist Antisemitismus.
Hating Jews because of their religion is antisemitism.
Die Behauptung, Juden gehörten einer minderwertigen Rasse an, ist Rassismus.
The claim that Jews belong to an inferior race is racism.
