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Ταμπού
A strong social prohibition against a word, object, action, or person that is considered undesirable or offensive. Violating a taboo is usually considered shocking and can lead to severe social ostracism. What is considered taboo varies greatly between cultures.
Examples in context
Το θέμα αυτό θεωρείται ταμπού.
This topic is considered taboo.
Υπάρχουν πολλά κοινωνικά ταμπού.
There are many social taboos.
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