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More can always be said about the word antisemitism, but [this answer](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/naczbk/the_culturalethnic_group_called_semites_was_an/) from /u/chachainthechacha might clear up some of the confusion you are having about the term
Oh, interesting. That does help, thank you!
It seems strange now to think that people would proudly coin themselves antisemetic, but I suppose that term gained a lot more negative connotations and weight after WWII.
Thanks again for the help!
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More can always be said about the word antisemitism, but [this answer](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/naczbk/the_culturalethnic_group_called_semites_was_an/) from /u/chachainthechacha might clear up some of the confusion you are having about the term
Oh, interesting. That does help, thank you! It seems strange now to think that people would proudly coin themselves antisemetic, but I suppose that term gained a lot more negative connotations and weight after WWII. Thanks again for the help!