concept   checkmate
culture   Middle Eastern countries
statement   In some Middle Eastern countries, the term checkmate is forbidden or discouraged due to the taboo connotation of the word 'mate' in relationships.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 checkmate Middle Eastern countries A forbidden or discouraged term, as the word 'mate' in some Middle Eastern countries can carry a taboo connotation related to relationships. 1