English

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

Alternative spellings
tabu

Noun
en-noun

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
trans-top|inhibition or ban
Croatian: t-|hr|tabu|m
German: t+|de|Tabu|n
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trans-top|in Polynesia: something which may not be used
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ttbc|French: tabou (2) m
ttbc|Greek: �γο� n
ttbc|Latin: sacer m
ttbc|Maori: �rai
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Adjective
en-adj

1. Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.

#* Incest is a taboo subject in most soap operas.

Translations
trans-top|excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention
French: t+|fr|tabou|m, t+|fr|taboue|f
German: t-|de|tabu
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Verb
en-verb

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

Translations
trans-top|to mark as taboo
German: t-|de|tabuisieren
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trans-top|to ban
German: t-|de|tabuisieren
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trans-top|to avoid
German: t-|de|tabuisieren
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Category:Religion

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• 2007-12-28 17:09 - Tbot - added t for fr

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