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Parole — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • password noun A secret word or string of characters used to prove identity and gain access to a place, system, or account.
  • shibboleth noun A word, pronunciation, or custom used to identify members of a particular group and mark them out from outsiders.
  • slogan noun A short, memorable phrase used to represent an idea, cause, or brand.
  • watchword noun A word adopted as a slogan expressing a principle, belief or guiding rule; a call to action.

Senses

Parole is used for these senses in English:

  • password (military, security) A word relayed to a person to gain admittance to a place or to gain access to information.
  • shibboleth A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth.
  • slogan (advertising) A catchphrase associated with a product or service being advertised.
  • watchword A word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.
  • watchword (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.

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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