taboo avoidance

短语

词形变化

taboo avoidances 复数 taboo avoidances

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The replacement of a word or phrase with another by way of euphemism to avoid a cultural taboo (e.g. because the older word has become vulgar, or due to the belief that mentioning a dangerous creature's name may cause that creature to appear).

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    It is believed that Slavic *medvědь (“bear”, literally “honey-eater”) replaced an earlier word because of taboo avoidance.