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Etymology is interesting stuff for sure, but I'm pretty sure that "Islamophobia" is a well-established term: it was first included in the OED in 1923.
by jnovek 3y ago
Etymology is interesting stuff for sure, but I'm pretty sure that "Islamophobia" is a well-established term: it was first included in the OED in 1923.
- discard129 3y agoWorth noting that this isn’t a contradiction of the criticism of your use of it.
- jnovek 3y agoGoogle's definition is "dislike of or prejudice against Islam or Muslims, especially as a political force." which means exactly what I intended. Perhaps I don't understand the criticism -- it's supposed to be some sort of culture war thing? I'm using the normal, well-established word for this phenomenon. If you dislike the word, take it up with Oxford, I guess.
- abletonlive 3y agoYou definitely don't get it. Why is disliking islam a problem and why should that be downvoted?