Definition of tabus Tabus
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Wiktionary 
- tabus (Noun)
Plural of tabu.
Part of speech
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| tabu - forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands | ||
| taboo | ||
| tabu - excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject" | ||
| forbidden, out, prohibited, proscribed, taboo, verboten | ||
Noun |
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| tabu - a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature | ||
| taboo | ||
| prejudice, bias, preconception a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation | ||
| polynesia the islands in the eastern part of Oceania | ||
| tabu - an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion | ||
| taboo | ||
| inhibition (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires | ||
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Wiktionary
- tabu (Noun)
Alternative spelling of taboo. - tabu (Verb)
Alternative spelling of taboo.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- tabu (n. & v.)
See Taboo.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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tabu
Same as Taboo
