uskomus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- myth noun A traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.
- shibboleth noun A word, pronunciation, or custom used to identify members of a particular group and mark them out from outsiders.
Senses
uskomus is used for these senses in English:
- myth A commonly-held but false belief, a common misconception; a fictitious or imaginary person or thing; a popular conception about a real person or event which exaggerates or idealizes reality.
- shibboleth A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth.
myth — full definition
- noun A traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.
- noun A widely believed idea that is actually false.
shibboleth — full definition
- noun A word, pronunciation, or custom used to identify members of a particular group and mark them out from outsiders.
- noun A belief, custom, or catchphrase repeated by a group that has lost most of its real meaning.
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