About The Word Tabu
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Tabu
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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 Related Terms | Find terms related to Tabu: See Also | bias | inhibition | preconception | prejudice Tabu In Webster's Dictionary \Ta*bu"\, n. & v.
See {Taboo}.
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