Antisemites

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Persons demonstrating animosity or bias towards individuals of Jewish heritage
2. People who possess and exhibit discriminatory beliefs against Jews based on cultural stereotypes
3. Individuals who express hostility or prejudice against Jews through attitudes or actions

Etymology: "Antisemites" is simply the plural of "antisemite," so it describes more than one person holding this prejudice. The singular noun is formed from the prefix "anti-," meaning "against," and "Semite," a term drawn from Shem, the biblical son of Noah, whom later European scholars used to group peoples speaking related languages such as Hebrew and Arabic. Combined, the two parts mark hostility toward Jews as a category, the sense the word carries in English today.

Synonyms: bigots, haters, prejudiced individuals

Antonyms: philanthropists, supporters