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shibboleth noun

  /ˈʃɪbələθ/ , /ˈʃɪbəlɛθ/
  • A particular pronunciation or custom that is regarded as distinguishing members of a group from non-members, especially when used as a test.
 [[та́йный]] [[паро́ль]], шибболе́т
  • A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth.
 клише́, шибболе́т
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