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shibboleth meaning in Bengali

কোনো গোষ্ঠীর পরিচায়ক শব্দ

/ˈʃɪbəlɛθ/

shibboleth in Bengali: কোনো গোষ্ঠীর পরিচায়ক শব্দ, প্রথা, অপ্রচলিত ধারণা. In English, shibboleth means a particular pronunciation or custom that is regarded as distinguishing members of a group from non-members, especially when used as a test.

Bengali words for shibboleth

কোনো গোষ্ঠীর পরিচায়ক শব্দ, প্রথা, অপ্রচলিত ধারণা

English meaning of shibboleth

  1. noun A particular pronunciation or custom that is regarded as distinguishing members of a group from non-members, especially when used as a test.
  2. noun A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth.

Full definition of shibboleth

shibboleth in a sentence

  • It's about time we abandoned the bourgeois shibboleth that earning money makes you a better person.

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Questions about shibboleth in Bengali

What is the meaning of shibboleth in Bengali?
Shibboleth in Bengali is কোনো গোষ্ঠীর পরিচায়ক শব্দ, প্রথা, অপ্রচলিত ধারণা.
shibboleth এর বাংলা অর্থ কী?
Shibboleth: কোনো গোষ্ঠীর পরিচায়ক শব্দ, প্রথা, অপ্রচলিত ধারণা.
What does shibboleth mean in English?
Shibboleth means a particular pronunciation or custom that is regarded as distinguishing members of a group from non-members, especially when used as a test.

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