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Meaning of taboo

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

taboo

Pronunciation:/tæˈbuː/

noun

Definitions

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

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

verb

Definitions

  1. To mark as taboo.

  2. To ban.

  3. To avoid.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.

  2. Culturally forbidden.