1. (noun) a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature

• tabu

2. (noun) an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

• tabu

3. (adjective) excluded from use or mention

• forbidden
• out
• prohibited
• proscribed
• tabu
• verboten

4. (adjective) forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

• tabu

1. (noun) a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature

• bias
• preconception
• prejudice

2. (noun) an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

• inhibition

3. (verb) declare as sacred and forbidden

• restrict

1. (adjective) excluded from use or mention

• impermissible

2. (adjective) forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

• sacred

1. (verb) declare as sacred and forbidden

• tabu
• tabu