taboo in Arabic
مَحْظُورٌ اجْتِمَاعِيّ
/təˈbuː/
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South Asia/ˈʈæ.bu/
taboo in Arabic: مَحْظُورٌ اجْتِمَاعِيّ. In English, taboo means an inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
Arabic words for taboo
- inhibition or ban
- مَحْظُورٌ اجْتِمَاعِيّ
English meaning of taboo
- noun An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
- noun Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.
- adjective Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.
- adjective Culturally forbidden.
taboo in a sentence
- Incest is a taboo subject in most soap operas.
- Sweets and fats are strictly taboo in my home.
Synonyms of taboo
taboo in other languages
Questions about taboo in Arabic
- What is the meaning of taboo in Arabic?
- Taboo in Arabic is مَحْظُورٌ اجْتِمَاعِيّ.
- ما معنى كلمة taboo؟
- Taboo: مَحْظُورٌ اجْتِمَاعِيّ.
- What does taboo mean in English?
- Taboo means an inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
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