tabu

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tabu Definition

• (n) a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
• (n) an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
• (s) forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
• (s) excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"

tabu Synonyms

• forbidden
• out(p)
• prohibited
• proscribed
• taboo
• tabu
• verboten