Shibboleth - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

noun

A custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people, especially a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important.

Примеры использования:

The majority, under the influence of vague nineteenth-century shibboleths, understood him to be ass…

noun

A belief or custom that is not now considered as important and correct as it was in the past

Примеры использования:

They still cling to many of the old shibboleths of education.

noun

A word, phrase, custom, etc., only known to a particular group of people, that you can use to prove to them that you are a real member of that group