Meaning & Definition of Shibboleth in English
English⟶
Shibboleth
/ʃɪbəlɛθ/
noun
1. A favorite saying of a sect or political group
synonym:
- motto,
- slogan,
- catchword,
- shibboleth
2. A manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people
synonym:
- shibboleth
Examples of using
When challenged to pronounce "shibboleth", Christopher Columbus did it in such a perfect way, that he was instantly recognized as the new leader of the natives' army.