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politically correct
[ puh-lit-ik-lee kuh-rekt ]
adjective
- marked by or adhering to a typically progressive orthodoxy on issues involving especially ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or ecology: The CEO feels that people who care about being politically correct are overly sensitive. : PC, P.C.
The actor’s comment about unattractive women was not politically correct.
The CEO feels that people who care about being politically correct are overly sensitive.
politically correct
adjective
- demonstrating progressive ideals, esp by avoiding vocabulary that is considered offensive, discriminatory, or judgmental, esp concerning race and gender PC
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Derived Forms
- political correctness, noun
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Other Words From
- political correctness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of politically correct1
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Idioms and Phrases
Also, PC or p.c. Showing an effort to make broad social and political changes to redress injustices caused by prejudice. It often involves changing or avoiding language that might offend anyone, especially with respect to gender, race, or ethnic background. For example, Editors of major papers have sent out numerous directives concerning politically correct language . This expression was born in the late 1900s, and excesses in trying to conform to its philosophy gave rise to humorous parodies.Discover More
Example Sentences
But Free to Be wasn't politically-correct in an annoyingly preachy way.
"It's not politically correct," the former Arkansas governor and 2008 Republican candidate for President acknowledged.
Would the Health Ministry really approve life-endangering directives just to appear politically correct?
As far as city living goes, Stockholm is so damned politically correct, and so damned easy.
The politically correct company goes to great lengths to reduce its carbon footprint and support other liberal causes.
Future actions and measures may likely reflect "politically correct" alternatives.
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