noun
- A prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature.
- synonyms: taboo
- An inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion.
- synonyms: taboo
adjective
- Forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands.
- synonyms: taboo
- Excluded from use or mention.
- usage: "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"
- synonyms: forbidden, out, prohibited, proscribed, taboo, verboten
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