taboo (n)
tabu (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
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Hypernym bias, prejudice, preconception
Domain of synset - REGION Polynesia
Derivationally related form taboo → taboo
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Hyponym bias, prejudice, preconception
Member of this domain - REGION Polynesia
Derivationally related form taboo → taboo

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