shibboleth

IPA: ʃˈɪbʌɫɛθ

noun

  • A particular pronunciation or custom that is regarded as distinguishing members of a group from non-members, especially when used as a test.
  • 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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Examples of "shibboleth" in Sentences

  • Old people have shibboleth.
  • He cannot conquer the shibboleth.
  • The issue became a bit of a shibboleth.
  • This is something of a shibboleth, actually.
  • Prescriptivists consider the word a shibboleth.
  • A shibboleth should actually belie the speaker's origin.
  • 'Fish and chips' is really the only dependable shibboleth.
  • The name became a shibboleth when sectarian tensions increased.
  • The following exchange is a shibboleth for Broad Norfolk speakers.
  • I think this is taking the term shibboleth way beyond the intention.

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