Prohibited Meaning in English

word · lemma: prohibit

US

/pɹoʊˈhɪbətəd/

pro-HIB-uh-tid

UK

/pɹəhˈɪbɪtɪd/

pruh-HIB-it-id

Definition

Not allowed by law, rules, or authority.

Usage & Nuances

Typically formal or legal. Often used in signs ('Smoking prohibited'), rules, and official statements. Stronger than 'not allowed'; more formal than 'forbidden.' Common collocations: 'prohibited by law', 'strictly prohibited'.

• Spanish: prohibido - vedado
• Portuguese (BR): proibido
• Portuguese (PT): proibido
• Chinese (Simplified): 被禁止的
• Chinese (Traditional): 被禁止的
• Hindi: निषिद्ध
• Arabic: ممنوع
• Bengali: নিষিদ্ধ - প্রোহিবিটেড
• Russian: запрещён - запрещено
• Japanese: 禁止されている
• Vietnamese: bị cấm
• Korean: 금지된
• Turkish: yasak - yasaklanmış
• Urdu: ممنوع
• Indonesian: dilarang

Example Sentences

Smoking is prohibited in this area.

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Alcohol is prohibited for people under 18.

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Taking photos here is prohibited.

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Pets are strictly prohibited in the pool area.

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Why is entry prohibited after 10 p.m.?

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Some websites are prohibited in certain countries.

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