шибболе́т — meaning in English
shibbolet
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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
шибболе́т 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 A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth.
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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