Society
taboo
noun
Definition
A social or cultural prohibition against something considered unacceptable.
In a sentence
“Discussing mental health openly was once considered a taboo in many cultures.”
Synonyms
prohibitionbansocial restriction
Common collocations
- social taboo
- cultural taboo
- break a taboo
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noun
Statistical data relating to the composition of a population.
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noun
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integration
noun
The process of combining or incorporating groups into a wider society or system.