Italian Meaning of shibboleth

scibolet

Other Italian words related to scibolet

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

scibolet

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,Espressione idiomatica,motto,password,Urlo di guerra,parola chiave,luogo comune,piangere

profondità

shibah => shiba inu, shiatsu => Shiatsu, shiah islam => Sciismo, shiah => sciita, shia muslim => musulmano sciita,