禁忌 — meaning in English

English meaning

• taboo noun A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.

Senses

禁忌 is used for these senses in English:

• taboo Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.
• taboo An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
• taboo To mark as taboo.

taboo — full definition

1. noun A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.
2. adj Forbidden or avoided by social custom rather than by law.

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