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taboo
01
tabù, proibito
excluded from use, mention, or discussion because it is socially or culturally prohibited
Esempi
Criticizing the leader was taboo under the old regime.
Criticare il leader era tabù sotto il vecchio regime.
02
tabù, proibito
forbidden for profane use, especially in specific traditions like South Pacific islands
Esempi
Handling the ceremonial objects was strictly taboo.
Maneggiare gli oggetti cerimoniali era strettamente tabù.
Taboo
01
Taboo
a topic, term, or action that is forbidden or avoided for religious or cultural reasons
Esempi
The act of showing affection in public is a taboo in some countries.
L'atto di mostrare affetto in pubblico è un tabù in alcuni paesi.
02
tabù, divieto sacro
a prejudice or prohibition, especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands, that forbids the use or mention of something sacred
Esempi
Violating the taboo brought social penalties.
Violare il tabù comportava sanzioni sociali.
to taboo
01
proibire, tabuizzare
to officially forbid or designate something as off-limits, often for religious, cultural, or ritual reasons
Esempi
Certain practices were tabooed during the festival.
Alcune pratiche erano tabù durante il festival.
