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Shibboleth meaning
A particular pronunciation or custom that is regarded as distinguishing members of a group from non-members, especially when used as a test. | A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth.
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Example sentences (6)
Such an unheard-of exercise of temporarily living within its means would have broken the deadly shibboleth that every dime of Uncle Sam’s bills must be paid once incurred.
There really should be more towns called "Shibboleth".
The SNP, learning a political lesson if not an economic or social one, treats tuition fees as a semi-religious shibboleth.
This shibboleth of conservative politics is just a screen for untrammelled development.
Starmer was furious, and complained to Jeremy Corbyn, having already raised objections to the “shibboleth” remarks.
Say Now Shibboleth, or Maybe Cumorah.