Definition of Taboo
Taboo
Ta·boo
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Forbidden or unacceptable by social standards or conventions.
e.g. The topic of death was considered taboo in their culture.
(adjective)
forbidden or prohibited by social custom;
e.g. In their household, sex and love were taboo subjects.
(verb)
to forbid or prohibit something;
e.g. Their culture taboos women from remarrying.
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