shibboleth
Definition: a custom, phrase, or way of speaking that distinguishes a particular class or group of people, especially a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important (noun)
Example: That old fashion rule is a shibboleth that no one follows anymore.
Synonyms: catchword
Antonyms: n/a
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Questions about shibboleth
What does “shibboleth” mean?
shibboleth (noun) means a custom, phrase, or way of speaking that distinguishes a particular class or group of people, especially a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important
How do you use “shibboleth” in a sentence?
That old fashion rule is a shibboleth that no one follows anymore.
What are synonyms of “shibboleth”?
Words with a similar meaning to shibboleth include catchword. Opposites include n/a.
Is “shibboleth” a test vocabulary word?
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