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Definition taboo in British English

taboo noun

noun
/təˈbuː/
1

something that people do not do or talk about because it is very offensive or shocking

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2

something that is not allowed by a particular religion

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2.1

the system in some religions in which certain actions must not be done and certain objects must not be touched because they have great spiritual importance

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Definition taboo in British English