Taboo

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Verb

English

Etymology

Tongan tabu, which means prohibited. The word entered English around 1777.

Noun

taboo (or tabu)

1. An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
2. (in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.

Translations

• French: tabou (2)

Adjective

taboo (or tabu)

1. Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.
   • Incest is a taboo subject in most soap operas.

Translations

• French: tabou m, taboue f

Verb

taboo

1. To mark as taboo.
2. To ban.
3. To avoid.fr:taboo

io:taboo fi:taboo