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Memo on Spelling of Antisemitism
International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), April 2015
What it is cited for
On Schlözer names the “Semitic” languages
The IHRA memo says “Semitic” was a philological term for a family of languages originating in the Middle East.
The philological term 'Semitic' referred to a family of languages originating in the Middle EastAdded on 12 Nov 2026Debunk this
On The word “Antisemitismus” enters German politics
The IHRA memo says Wilhelm Marr coined the word in 1879 to designate anti-Jewish campaigns.
the neologism "antisemitism," coined by German journalist Wilhelm Marr in 1879 to designate anti-Jewish campaignsAdded on 12 Nov 2026Debunk this
On The word “Antisemitismus” enters German politics
The IHRA memo says the term has referred to prejudice against Jews alone since it was first used.
The term has, however, since its inception referred to prejudice against Jews alone.Added on 12 Nov 2026Debunk this
On IHRA asks for “antisemitism” without a hyphen
Dates itThe memo says the IHRA committee addressed the spelling in April 2015.
In April 2015, the IHRA's Committee on Antisemitism and Holocaust Denial addressed the issue of how to spell antisemitism.Added on 12 Nov 2026Debunk this
On IHRA asks for “antisemitism” without a hyphen
The memo says the hyphenated spelling allows for the possibility of something called “Semitism”.
The IHRA's concern is that the hyphenated spelling allows for the possibility of something called "Semitism,"Added on 12 Nov 2026Debunk this
On IHRA asks for “antisemitism” without a hyphen
The memo argues the word should be read as one term for modern Jew-hatred.
Antisemitism should be read as a unified term so that the meaning of the generic term for modern Jew-hatred is clear.Added on 12 Nov 2026Debunk this
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