English adjective: tabu | |||
1. | tabu forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands | ||
Synonyms | taboo | ||
Similar | sacred | ||
Antonyms | profane, secular | ||
2. | tabu excluded from use or mention | ||
Samples | Forbidden fruit. In our house dancing and playing cards were out. A taboo subject. | ||
Synonyms | forbidden, out, prohibited, proscribed, taboo, verboten | ||
Similar | impermissible | ||
Antonyms | permissible, allowable | ||
English noun: tabu | |||
1. | tabu (cognition) a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature | ||
Synonyms | taboo | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bias, preconception, prejudice | ||
Domain region | Polynesia | ||
2. | tabu (attribute) an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion | ||
Synonyms | taboo | ||
Broader (hypernym) | inhibition | ||