Semitism

(semə tiz′əm)

noun

  1. a word, phrase, grammatical construction, or other feature originating in or peculiar to a Semitic language
  2. the characteristics of the Semites; esp. the ideas, cultural qualities, etc. originating with the Jews

See Semitism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A Semitic word or idiom.
  2. Semitic traits, attributes, or customs.
  3. A policy or predisposition in favor of Jews.

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