shibboleths

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A form of shibboleth — A particular pronunciation or custom that is regarded as distinguishing members of a group from non-members, especially when used as a test.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of shibboleth
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APA

shibboleths. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shibboleths

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“shibboleths.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shibboleths. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “shibboleths,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shibboleths.

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