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taboo

/tæˈbuː/

noun

Meaning

  • An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.

  • (in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.

verb

Meaning

  • To mark as taboo.

  • To ban.

  • To avoid.

adjective

Meaning

  • Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.

  • Culturally forbidden.