anti-Muslim

adjective

an·​ti-Mus·​lim ˌan-tē-ˈməz-ləm How to pronounce anti-Muslim (audio)
-ˈmu̇s-, 
-ˈmu̇z-, 
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-Muslim (audio)
: characterized by or expressing hostility or discrimination toward Muslims or the Islamic faith
anti-Muslim rhetoric
… a campaign aimed at stirring up anti-Muslim feelings among the Bosnian Serbs.—Tom Gjelten

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Legal experts dispute Abbott’s claims that the ritual washing stations are discriminatory, with some saying his attack fits a pattern of anti-Muslim actions and rhetoric. — Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026 Amy Doukoure, an attorney with CAIR, said Wednesday that the rhetoric displayed during Tuesday night's events went beyond anti-Muslim sentiment and reflected a broader message about race and who belongs in America. — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Laffin argued that criticism of the relationship should not be dismissed as anti-Muslim sentiment, emphasizing that the issue is Piker’s own public statements and conduct. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2026 The statement made no mention of anti-Muslim remarks at the meeting. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-Muslim

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-Muslim was in 1865

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“Anti-Muslim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-Muslim. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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