watchword in German
watchword in German is Motto, Parole, Schlagwort — watchword means a word adopted as a slogan expressing a principle, belief or guiding rule; a call to action.
watchword in German
Motto
A word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.
Parole
A word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.
Schlagwort
A word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.
Parole
(military, security) A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies.
Kennwort
(military, security) A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies.
Losung
(military, security) A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies.
What does "watchword" mean?
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noun A word adopted as a slogan expressing a principle, belief or guiding rule; a call to action.
"Atrocities of the most vicious kind were justified by the watchwords: "This is war!" "Might is Right." "Necessity knows no law.""
- noun A secret word agreed in advance, used to answer a guard's challenge and show you are not an enemy.
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- Atrocities of the most vicious kind were justified by the watchwords: "This is war!" "Might is Right." "Necessity knows no law."
- The Esk Valley route to Whitby was a classic example: a basic four trains a day service has persisted for decades, with economy the watchword.
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What is "watchword" in German?
"watchword" in German is Motto, Parole, Schlagwort. watchword means: A word adopted as a slogan expressing a principle, belief or guiding rule; a call to action.
Are there other ways to say "watchword" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "watchword": Motto, Parole, Schlagwort, Kennwort, Losung.
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