1. Excluded from use or mention
   "a taboo subject";
   - forbidden, out, prohibited, proscribed, tabu [archaic], verboten
    
2. Forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
   "The taboo ritual site was off-limits to outsiders";
   - tabu [archaic]

1. A prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
   "Touching the chief's belongings was a strict taboo in the island culture";
   - tabu [archaic]
    
2. An inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
   "The taboo against discussing salaries made it difficult to address wage disparities";
   - tabu [archaic]

1. Declare as sacred and forbidden
   "The tribe tabooed certain animals, considering them sacred"

Derived forms: tabooing, tabooed, taboos

See also: impermissible, sacred

Type of: bias, control, inhibition, preconception, prejudice, restrict

Encyclopedia: Taboo