Schlagwort — meaning in English

English meaning

• headword noun The word an entry is listed under in a reference work such as a dictionary or thesaurus.
• 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

Schlagwort is used for these senses in English:

• buzzword (sometimes, derogatory) A word drawn from, or imitative of, technical jargon, used more to impress others than to convey meaning.
• headword A word (or compound term) used as the title of a list entry or section, particularly in a dictionary, encyclopedia, or thesaurus.
• 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.

headword — full definition

1. noun The word an entry is listed under in a reference work such as a dictionary or thesaurus.
2. noun In grammar, the main word of a phrase.

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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