dreyfusism

dreiˈfuːsɪzəm

Definitions

1. noun

a theory or ideology that the French army falsely accused Alfred Dreyfus of treason in 1894, reflecting a larger anti-Semitic conspiracy.

“The debate surrounding dreyfusism highlights the dark underbelly of French society during the late 19th century.”

Synonyms

  • anti-Semitism
  • persecution

Antonyms

  • emancipation
  • tolerance