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shibboleth: Meaning and Definition of
shib•bo•leth
Pronunciation: (shib'u-lith, -leth"), [key]
— n.
- a peculiarity of pronunciation, behavior, mode of dress, etc., that distinguishes a particular class or set of persons.
- a slogan; catchword.
- a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth.
See also:
- shibboleth (Thesaurus)
