Semitism Definition

sĕmĭ-tĭzəm
noun
A word, phrase, grammatical construction, or other feature originating in or peculiar to a Semitic language.
Webster's New World
Semitic traits, attributes, or customs.
American Heritage
The characteristics of the Semites; esp. the ideas, cultural qualities, etc. originating with the Jews.
Webster's New World
A policy or predisposition in favor of Jews.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Semitism

Noun

Singular:
Semitism
Plural:
semitisms

Semitism Sentence Examples

  • The peculiar social conditions brought it about that in many cases the Christian Social movement took the form of Anti- A ii Semitism (q.v.).

  • But there is growing tendency to combine anti Zionism with Anti Semitism.

  • It was a centre not only of Hellenism but of Semitism, and the greatest Jewish city in the world.

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Words Starting With

SSESEM

Words Ending With

MSMISM

Unscrambles

Semitism

Words Starting With S and Ending With M

Starts With S & Ends With MStarts With SE & Ends With MStarts With S & Ends With SM

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With S8 Letter Words Ending With M