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taboo
01
excluded from use, mention, or discussion because it is socially or culturally prohibited
Examples
Discussing salary is a taboo subject at the office.
02
forbidden for profane use, especially in specific traditions like South Pacific islands
Examples
The sacred grove was taboo to outsiders.
Taboo
01
a topic, term, or action that is forbidden or avoided for religious or cultural reasons
Examples
Discussing politics can be a taboo in certain social circles.
02
a prejudice or prohibition, especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands, that forbids the use or mention of something sacred
Examples
Fishing in the ritual pond was a taboo during ceremonies.
to taboo
01
to officially forbid or designate something as off-limits, often for religious, cultural, or ritual reasons
Examples
The elders tabooed the mountain, forbidding entry.
