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How many different meanings are there to the word taboo?

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There are many definitions of the word taboo. One of which means that something that someone does is not socially acceptable and is what is considered taboo, like getting tattoos. While tattoos are becoming more of a norm recently, earlier in history it was once considered taboo or forbidden.

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