Shibboleth

"Shibboleth" in Spanish

contraseña

(a word, pronunciation, or custom, distinguishing members of a group, especially as a test)

doctrina anticuada

(a common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth)

santo y seña

(a word, pronunciation, or custom, distinguishing members of a group, especially as a test)

shíbolez

(a word, pronunciation, or custom, distinguishing members of a group, especially as a test)

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