avoidance speech

== English == === Etymology === From avoidance +‎ speech. === Noun === avoidance speech (uncountable) (linguistics) 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. ==== Synonyms ==== avoidance language ==== Translations ====