Australian English Meaning of shibboleth
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Definitions and Meaning of shibboleth in English
shibboleth (n)
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
a manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people
shibboleth (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.
Also in an extended sense.
Hence, the criterion, test, or watchword of a party; a party cry or pet phrase.
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shibboleth
a favorite saying of a sect or political group, a manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of peopleA word which was made the criterion by w
banner,slogan,Catchphrase,Idiom,motto,password,Battle cry,catchword,cliché,cry
profundity
shibah => shibah, shiatsu => Shiatsu, shiah islam => Shia Islam, shiah => Shia, shia muslim => Shi'a Muslim,
