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taboos Definition and Meaning in English (taboos definition)

noun
Synonyms:prohibitionsbansinterdictions
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Taboos definition: Taboos are social or religious customs that prohibit a particular practice, association, or utterance, often considered sacred or forbidden.

Definitions of Taboos

  1. 1noun

    Taboos are social or religious customs that prohibit a particular practice, association, or utterance, often considered sacred or forbidden.

Example Sentences

“Many cultures have strong taboos against eating certain foods.”

“Breaking social taboos can lead to ostracism within a community.”

Synonyms

prohibitionsbansinterdictionsrestrictions

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past participletabooed
present participletabooing
nountaboo
agent nountaboo-breaker

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Taboos definition: Taboos are social or religious customs that prohibit a particular practice, association, or utterance, often considered sacred or forbidden.
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'Taboos' translates to 'taboos' in English. Taboos definition: Taboos are social or religious customs that prohibit a particular practice, association, or utterance, often considered sacred or forbidden.
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