Definition of shibboleth Shibboleth
/ʃɪˈbʌlɛˌθ/ - [shibuleth] - shib•bo•leth
We found 10 definitions of shibboleth from 6 different sources.
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What does shibboleth mean?
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NounPlural: shibboleths |
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| shibboleth - a manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people | ||
| shibboleth - a favorite saying of a sect or political group | ||
| motto, slogan, catchword | ||
| locution, saying, expression a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression" | ||
| catch phrase, catchphrase a phrase that has become a catchword | ||
| mantra (Sanskrit) literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns | ||
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Wiktionary 
- shibboleth (Noun)
A word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc. - shibboleth (Noun)
A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- 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. - shibboleth (n.)
Also in an extended sense. - shibboleth (n.)
Hence, the criterion, test, or watchword of a party; a party cry or pet phrase.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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shibboleth
A word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc. It use derives from an account in the Bible (Judges 12:5-6).
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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shibboleth
shib′bō-leth, n. (B.) a test-word used by the Gileadites under Jephthah to detect the fleeing Ephraimites, who could not pronounce the sh (Judges, xii. 4-6): the criterion or watchword of a party. [Heb., an ear of corn, or a stream.]
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🔤- shibboleth, noun, singular of shibboleths.
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