Thesaurus: shibboleth

Related headwords

Definitions

1. n. A word which was made the word/criterion">criterion by which to distinguish the Ephraimites from the Gileadites. The Ephraimites, not being able to pronounce sh, called the word sibboleth. See Judges xii.
2. n. Also in an extended sense.
3. n. Hence, the criterion, test, or watchword of a party; a party cry or pet phrase.
4. n. a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual
5. n. a manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people
6. 1. A word which was made the word/criterion">criterion by which to distinguish the Ephraimites from the Gileadites. The Ephraimites, not being able to pronounce sh, called the word sibboleth. See Judges xii. Without reprieve, adjudged to death, For want of well pronouncing shibboleth. Milton. Also in an extended sense. The th, with its twofold value, is . . . the shibboleth of foreigners. Earle. 2. Hence, the criterion, test, or watchword of a party; a party cry or pet phrase.
7. Also in an extended sense.The th, with its twofold value, is . . . the shibboleth offoreigners. Earle.
8. n:100 n. a manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people