- poˌlitically corˈrect
- adjusing language or behaviour that is not offensive to groups of people who have often been affected by DISCRIMINATION (= unfair treatment)poˌlitical corˈrectness noun [U]
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politically correct — po,litically cor rect adjective politically correct language or behavior is not offensive, especially to people who have often been affected by DISCRIMINATION (=unfair treatment): It is no longer politically correct to refer to someone as a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
politically correct — po.litically cor rect adj PC language, behaviour, and attitudes that are politically correct are carefully chosen so that they do not offend or insult anyone ≠ ↑politically incorrect ▪ politically correct textbooks … Dictionary of contemporary English
politically correct — adjective exhibiting political correctness • Pertains to noun: ↑political correctness * * * adj [more politically correct; most politically correct] sometimes disapproving : agreeing with the idea that people should be careful to not use language … Useful english dictionary
