Shibboleth(noun)
A custom, phrase, or belief used to identify a particular group, often as a “password” for membership.
Hindi meaning:समूह की पहचान बताने वाला विशेष शब्द या परंपरा
Synonyms: Catchphrase, Watchword, Password, Slogan
Antonyms: Innovation, Open-mindedness, Progressiveness, Fresh thinking
Example: The political party’s repeated slogan became a shibboleth for its supporters.
Trick to remember: Think of a secret club—if you know the “shibboleth” (secret word/phrase), you are in; if not, you are out.
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