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taboo - Meaning in Konkani

IPA: tæbuKonkani: टैबू

taboo - Meaning in Konkani

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Definitions and Meaning of taboo in English

taboo adjective

  1. excluded from use or mention

    Synonyms

    forbidden, out, prohibited, proscribed, tabu, verboten

    अमान्य, वर्ज्य

    Examples

    • "a taboo subject"
    • "forbidden fruit"
    • "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"
  2. forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

    Synonyms

    tabu

taboo noun

  1. an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

    Synonyms

    tabu

  2. a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature

    Synonyms

    tabu

taboo verb

  1. declare as sacred and forbidden

Description

A taboo, also spelled tabu, is a social group's ban, prohibition, or avoidance of something based on the group's sense that it is excessively repulsive, offensive, sacred, or allowed only for certain people. Such prohibitions are present in virtually all societies. Taboos may be prohibited explicitly, for example within a legal system or religion, or implicitly, for example by social norms or conventions followed by a particular culture or organization.

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What is taboo meaning in Konkani?

The word or phrase taboo refers to excluded from use or mention, or forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands, or an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion, or a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature, or declare as sacred and forbidden. See taboo meaning in Konkani, taboo definition, translation and meaning of taboo in Konkani. Find taboo similar words, taboo synonyms. Learn and practice the pronunciation of taboo. Find the answer of what is the meaning of taboo in Konkani.

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