Why is discrimination against different races just racism, but if it's against jews it's anti-semitism?

Genuine question, why do they get their own word for it?

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Anti semitism is a special case of racist discrimination. It has its own particular social context.
Anti black racism has another context.
It's fun to be a jerk and be confusing!

Rolexeo · 26-30, M

@Roundandroundwego can you explain?