anti-Muslim
adjective
an·ti-Mus·lim
ˌan-tē-ˈməz-ləm 
-ˈmu̇s-,
-ˈmu̇z-,
ˌan-tī-
: 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.—
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Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior praised Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for publicly condemning anti-Muslim chants in a recent match, saying players need to stick together in the fight against discrimination.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants Spain signed off for the World Cup on Tuesday with a 0-0 draw against Egypt.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Ali did not meet overt opposition or anti-Muslim sentiment during her performance of The Red Chador in Paris.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 31 Mar. 2026
In its most recent civil rights report, CAIR says complaints of anti-Muslim bias and discrimination have increased nationwide.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants Spain signed off for the World Cup on Tuesday with a 0-0 draw against Egypt.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Ali did not meet overt opposition or anti-Muslim sentiment during her performance of The Red Chador in Paris.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 31 Mar. 2026
In its most recent civil rights report, CAIR says complaints of anti-Muslim bias and discrimination have increased nationwide.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Anti-Muslim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-Muslim. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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