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Shibboleth 1100 Words You Need Week 41 Day 4

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Shibboleth 1100 Words You Need Week 41 Day 4

Shibboleth 1100 Words You Need Week 41 Day 4

/ˈʃɪb.əl.eθ/ (noun)

catchword or slogan, byword, catchphrase, watchword, common saying or belief distinguishing classes of people, set of beliefs or principles

A shibboleth is any custom or tradition, usually a choice of phrasing or even a single word, that distinguishes one group of people from another. Shibboleths have been used throughout history in many societies as passwords, simple ways of self-identification, signaling loyalty and affinity, maintaining traditional segregation, or protecting from real or perceived threats.

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