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Research Results For 'Taboo'

PAEDOPHILE

A paedophile (spelt in America pedophile and frequently incorrectly pedofile) is someone who exhibits a desire for sexual relations with children (paedophilia or pedophilia). The practice is strongly taboo in Great Britain, but none-the-less quite widespread with sex tourists travelling to Morocco and Thailand where the practice is tolerated, with children working as prostitutes some pimped by their parents.
Research Paedophile

TABOO

Taboo (tabu, tapu) is a Polynesian word meaning 'thou shall not....'. It is a system of prohibitions and an elaborate code of things which may not be done, touched or approached.
Research Taboo

X-RATED

X-rated is slang for a very salacious taboo or something very daring or pornographic.
Research X-Rated

 

 
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