taboo

UK
/təˈbuː/
US
/təˈbu/
taboonoun
taboos
pl
UK
/təˈbuː/
US
/təˈbuː/
Translations
Discussing politics at the dinner table is often considered a taboo.
Обсуждение политики за обеденным столом часто считается табу.
Additional translations
Definitions
A social or cultural prohibition or restriction that forbids certain actions, behaviors, or discussions.
In many cultures, discussing death openly is considered a taboo.
A subject, word, or action that is avoided or prohibited due to social or cultural norms.
Talking about money is often a taboo in polite conversation.
Synonyms
forbidden thing
social custom
cultural norm
tabooadjective
more taboo
Comp.
most taboo
Super.
UK
/təˈbuː/
US
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Translations
Discussing politics at the dinner table is often considered a taboo topic.
Обсуждение политики за обеденным столом часто считается табуированной темой.
In many cultures, certain foods are considered taboo.
Во многих культурах некоторые продукты считаются запретными.
Definitions
Prohibited or restricted by social custom.
Discussing politics at the dinner table was considered a taboo topic in their family.
Regarded as improper or unacceptable.
In some cultures, it is taboo for women to speak in public gatherings.
tabooverb
tabooed
Past Simple
tabooed
Past Participle
tabooing
Gerund
UK
/təˈbuː/
US
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Translations
Society tends to taboo certain topics that are considered sensitive.
Общество склонно табуировать определенные темы, которые считаются деликатными.
Definitions
To place under a social or cultural prohibition.
The community decided to taboo the discussion of certain topics during the meeting.