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politically correct
(redirected from political correctness)

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politically correct
avoiding language or statements that could be offensive to women, people of other races, or people who are disabled (= who cannot use part of their body) I noticed that he never referred to her as his 'girlfriend', preferring the politically correct term 'partner'.
See also: correct
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Apparently there is an all-encompassing conspiracy against them by people of all backgrounds and cultures all marching under the banner of political correctness.
Face up to opposition; Mailbag by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
John Midgley, co-founder of the campaign against political correctness, said: "This is just daft and another example of political correctness going over the top.
Term 'blacklisted' banned in UK over fears it is offensive or ... by Asian News International
Beyond A Joke (ITV3, 9pm) SOMEBODY once said that the phrase "it's political correctness gone mad" was the last refuge of the thwarted bigot.
HiddenGem by Birmingham Mail (England)
 
 
 
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