shibboleth (24 synonym found)

Shibboleth has 24 synonyms. The top synonyms for shibboleth are pet expression, rubber stamp, catch phrase, secret grip, open sesame, countersign, vogue word, prosaicism and 16 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for shibboleth?

A common synonym for shibboleth is pet expression. Other synonyms include rubber stamp, catch phrase, secret grip, open sesame.

How many synonyms does shibboleth have?

Shibboleth has 24 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does shibboleth mean?

(n): a word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc; a slogan, jargon word, or catchphrase closely associated with a particular gr

Definition of shibboleth:

(n) : a word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc; a slogan, jargon word, or catchphrase closely associated with a particular group and not used very much, or at all, outside of it. Can also apply to ideas, customs, and uses of language
"it's about time we abandoned the bourgeois shibboleth that earning money makes you a better person."
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Definition of shibboleth:

(n) : a word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc; a slogan, jargon word, or catchphrase closely associated with a particular group and not used very much, or at all, outside of it. Can also apply to ideas, customs, and uses of language
"it's about time we abandoned the bourgeois shibboleth that earning money makes you a better person."
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