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shibboleth

noun

/ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

Meaning

A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.

The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.

catchword, slogan, custom, tradition, motto

reality, fact

political shibboleth, cultural shibboleth, linguistic shibboleth, old shibboleth

A routine task, especially a household duty.

A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.

A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water...

failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors

a colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain