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Taboo
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English
Etymology
Tongan tabu prohibited
Noun
taboo (or tabu)
- An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion
- (in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred
Adjective
taboo (or tabu)
- Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention
- Incest is a taboo subject in most soaps
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