avoidance speech
Meanings
noun
- a special restricted speech style in certain languages used to refer to taboo subjects, or as a sign of respect in the presence of certain people, while doing certain activities, following a death, etc., distinguished by a specialized lexicon.
Word forms
Etymology
From avoidance + speech.
Synonyms
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