Brazilian Portugese Meaning of shibboleth

shibolete

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Definitions and Meaning of shibboleth in English

Wordnet

shibboleth (n)

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

a manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word shibboleth

shibolete

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,Slogan,Expressão idiomática,lema,senha,Grito de batalha,palavra-chave,clichê,chorar

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shiatsu => Shiatsu, shiah islam => Islamismo xiita, shiah => xiita, shia muslim => muçulmano xiita, shia => xiita,