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[ noun ] a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature

Synonyms

taboo

Related terms

bias prejudice Polynesia

2
[ adjective ] excluded from use or mention

Examples

"forbidden fruit" "in our house dancing and playing cards were out" "a taboo subject"

Related terms

impermissible

3
[ adjective ] forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

Synonyms

taboo

Related terms

sacred

4
[ adjective ] excluded from use or mention

Examples

"forbidden fruit" "in our house dancing and playing cards were out" "a taboo subject"

Related terms

impermissible

5
[ noun ] an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

Synonyms

taboo

Related terms

inhibition taboo

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