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Shibboleth Definition & Meaning

shibboleth
noun
  1. a favorite saying of a sect or political group
  2. a manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people

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Frequently asked questions

What does shibboleth mean?
a favorite saying of a sect or political group a manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people
What part of speech is shibboleth?
Shibboleth is a noun.
How many definitions does shibboleth have?
Shibboleth has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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