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Definition of Shibboleth
1. Noun. A favorite saying of a sect or political group.
Exact synonyms: Catchword, Motto, Slogan
Generic synonyms: Expression, Locution, Saying
Specialized synonyms: Catch Phrase, Catchphrase, Mantra, Battle Cry, Cry, Rallying Cry, War Cry, Watchword
Derivative terms: Sloganeer
Generic synonyms: Expression, Locution, Saying
Specialized synonyms: Catch Phrase, Catchphrase, Mantra, Battle Cry, Cry, Rallying Cry, War Cry, Watchword
Derivative terms: Sloganeer
2. Noun. A manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people.
Definition of Shibboleth
1. n. A word which was made the criterion by which to distinguish the Ephraimites from the Gileadites. The Ephraimites, not being able to pronounce sh, called the word sibboleth. See Judges xii.
Definition of Shibboleth
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Shibboleth
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