noun a slogan or catchword used by a particular party or group to represent their beliefs or values
In linguistics, 'shibboleth' refers to a word or pronunciation that distinguishes a particular group of speakers. It is used to analyze dialects and accents.
In sociology, 'shibboleth' can be used to describe beliefs or practices that are specific to a particular group or community, serving as a marker of identity.
In information technology, 'shibboleth' is a software system for single sign-on across or within organizational boundaries.
In security, 'shibboleth' can refer to a password, passphrase, or other authentication method used to verify a person's identity.
In literature, 'shibboleth' may be used to represent a custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people.
In psychology, 'shibboleth' may be used to refer to a word or phrase that can be used to identify members of a particular group or community.
In linguistics, 'shibboleth' may be used to describe a linguistic feature that distinguishes one group of speakers from another.
In sociology, 'shibboleth' may be used to represent a symbol or practice that is indicative of a particular social group or culture.