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Tabu

Tabu Meaning & Definition
Tabu Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Tabu?

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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Tabu: forbidden | impermissible | out(p) | prohibited | proscribed | sacred | taboo | taboo | taboo | verboten

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See Also | bias | inhibition | preconception | prejudice

Tabu In Webster's Dictionary

\Ta*bu"\, n. & v. See {Taboo}.

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