Adjective
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
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
