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In natural English speech, "shibboleth" appears in contexts such as: "I don't think much of any of the major programs, but to have inflicted this level of loyalty through a shibboleth, well surely you don't question x. Well, I question almost everything in the string program, and that's why I got out of physics.". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

IPA/ˈʃɪbəlɛθ/

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I don't think much of any of the major programs, but to have inflicted this level of loyalty through

a shibboleth, well surely you don't question x.

Well, I question almost everything in the string program, and that's why I got out of physics.

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noun

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

“In recent times, the correct treatment of initial h in speech has come to be regarded as a kind of shibboleth of social position.”

noun

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

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

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