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šibbolet — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • shibboleth noun A word, pronunciation, or custom used to identify members of a particular group and mark them out from outsiders.

Senses

šibbolet is used for these senses in English:

  • shibboleth A particular pronunciation or custom that is regarded as distinguishing members of a group from non-members, especially when used as a test.

shibboleth — full definition

  1. noun A word, pronunciation, or custom used to identify members of a particular group and mark them out from outsiders.
  2. noun A belief, custom, or catchphrase repeated by a group that has lost most of its real meaning.
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