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Originally Posted by donquixote99
How? Because the meaning of all words is arbitrary. There is no requirement that any logic apply. Just think of antisemitic as an idiom for 'jew hatred.' Logic about the history and relations of words can provide clues to meaning, but just clues. Meaning is not tied and can go anywhere.
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Meaning can be circumscribed; especially by those with the power to do so.