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tabu

noun

1 tabu

A prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature.

synonym: taboo.

Polish: tabu

2 tabu

An inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion.

synonym: taboo.

Dutch: taboe, taboesfeer
Polish: tabu

adjective

1 tabu

Forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands.

synonym: taboo.

2 tabu

Excluded from use or mention.

synonyms: forbidden, out, prohibited, proscribed, taboo, verboten.

Polish: zakazany


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