Synonyms for shibboleth

Most common

slogan · motto · watchword · catchword

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

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

Forms

Plural

shibboleths → watchwords, slogans, mottos, catchwords…

Example sentences

• slogan "India for the Hindus" is a Hindu nationalist slogan.
• motto "Liberty, equality, fraternity" is a French motto.
• watchword Tom gave the watchword and was allowed in.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

cry¹

5 letters

motto²

6 letters

slogan²

9 letters

watchword², catchword²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (motto² = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français

shibboleth

Deutsch

Schibboleth