shibboleth

• Существительное, обозначающее обычай, принцип или верование, отличающее определённую группу, или характерную манеру речи, идентифицирующую человека как принадлежащего к определённой социальной или региональной группе.

A noun referring to a custom, principle, or belief that distinguishes a particular group, or a distinctive manner of speaking that identifies someone as belonging to a specific social or regional group.

1. A custom or principleC1formal

   A belief, custom, or phrase that is characteristic of a particular group, often used to identify members of that group.

   Отличительный признак

   • The phrase 'think outside the box' has become a corporate shibboleth.
   • Political parties often use shibboleths to rally their supporters.
   • The group's shibboleth was a secret handshake known only to members.

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2. A linguistic markerC1formal

   A word or pronunciation that distinguishes a person as belonging to a particular social or regional group.

   Лингвистический маркер

   • The pronunciation of 'schedule' can be a shibboleth for British versus American English.
   • In some regions, the word 'pop' is a shibboleth for soda.
   • His accent was a shibboleth that revealed his rural upbringing.