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Tostyle un Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

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What is the meaning of taboo?I know I could have looked it up but it's rather hard to understand it's meaning bcz of the way people use this word.Please explain to me in details and also kindly give me some simple examples.

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The broad, basic idea is something that is prohibited by local custom. eg Using profane language in Church is taboo. eg In Canada, there is a taboo against picking your nose..

  • The broad, basic idea is something that is prohibited by local custom.
  • eg Using profane language in Church is taboo.
  • eg In Canada, there is a taboo against picking your nose..
  • eg In Britain, there is a taboo against asking people how much money they earn.
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The broad, basic idea is something that is prohibited by local custom.
eg Using profane language in Church is taboo.
eg In Canada, there is a taboo against picking your nose..
eg In Britain, there is a taboo against asking people how much mone

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