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tabu

/ tabu /
noun/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
Type of:
inhibition
Derived:
taboo
noun Sense 2
a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
Type of:
bias prejudice preconception
Derived:
taboo
Domain:
Polynesia
adjective satellite Sense 3
forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
Similar:
sacred
adjective satellite Sense 4
excluded from use or mention
"forbidden fruit"
"in our house dancing and playing cards were out"
"a taboo subject"
Similar:
impermissible
Semantic Complexity
93%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
2
Total Relationships
8
Times Searched
3
Relationship Distribution

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Related Words

inhibition bias prejudice preconception sacred impermissible