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watchword

Syllabification: (watch·word)
Pronunciation: /ˈwäCHˌwərd/

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Definition of watchword

noun

  • a word or phrase expressing a person’s or group’s core aim or belief:the watchword for the market is be prepared for anything
  • archaic a military password.

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