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Watchword Definition & Meaning

watchword
noun
  1. a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"
  2. a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; "he forgot the password"

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What does watchword mean?
a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'" a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; "he forgot the password"
What part of speech is watchword?
Watchword is a noun.
How many definitions does watchword have?
Watchword has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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