English to Hindi Dictionary

Hindi meaning of shibboleth

shibboleth

/noun/ शिबोलेथ; संकेत शब्द; सिद्धांत; व्यवहार या मत; अभिज्ञान; किसी समूह का चिह्न; किसी पंथ का मुख्य व्यवहा

Synonym keyword; concept; group identification;

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English Dictionary:

1. Shibboleth

[n.]

- A word which was made the 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.
- Also in an extended sense.
- Hence, the criterion, test, or watchword of a party; a party cry or pet phrase.