shibboleth

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Synonyms: scibboleth, sibboleth, shibboleths

Antonyms: scibboleth, sibboleth, shibboleths

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q840625}}A [[particular]] [[pronunciation]] or [[custom]] that is [[regard]]ed as [[distinguishing]] [[member]]s of a [[group]] from [[non-member]]s, especially when used as a [[test]].
2. A [[common]] or [[longstanding]] [[belief]], [[custom]], or [[catchphrase]] [[associated]] with a [[particular]] [[group]], especially one with little [[current]] [[meaning]] or [[truth]].

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