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politically correct

[puh-lit-ik-lee kuh-rekt]

adjective

  1. 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

  1. PC.Ìýdemonstrating progressive ideals, esp by avoiding vocabulary that is considered offensive, discriminatory, or judgmental, esp concerning race and gender

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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  • political correctness noun
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of politically correct1

1790–95 (in the sense “in accordance with established normsâ€); 1970–75 for the more recent meaning, which evolved from earlier Communist uses in the 1920s
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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.
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A politically correct answer from an actor trying not to offend the people who help her make her and her spouse’s livelihoods.

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The outspoken singer acknowledged that she wants to be "more politically correct" and "way more knowledgeable" about certain subjects, but still thinks reporters should lay off a little.

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"Other AI bots are programmed to give politically correct answers to questions like 'Who's better, Congress or BJP?'. Grok, however, seems to lack that filter and appears unafraid to tackle controversial issues head-on," he adds.

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“It makes sense to me that we’ve seen mostly conservative politicians embrace that approach of uncensored speech and rejection of civility and politically correct language,†she says.

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He would say those politicians are too cautious or politically correct – they'd say they have a responsibility not to stir up tensions.

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What doesÌýpoliticallyÌýcorrect mean?

Being politically correct, or PC for short, is saying or doing things in ways that will not cause offense regarding race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and other aspects of identity.Some people criticize PC culture as being too sensitive and fragile.How is politically correct pronounced?[ puh-li-tik-lee kuh-rekt ] or [ pee-see ]What are other forms of politically correct?



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