political correctness

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Definition of political correctness in English English dictionary

The result or product of being politically correct

The concept that one has to shape their statements (if not their opinions) according to a certain political dogma, i.e. to be politically correct

Political correctness (PC or politically correct) is a term used to describe language, ideas, policies, or behaviour seen as seeking to minimize offence to groups of people. Conversely, the term politically incorrect is used to refer to language or ideas that may cause offense or that are unconstrained by orthodoxy

Political correctness is the attitude or policy of being extremely careful not to offend or upset any group of people in society who have a disadvantage, or who have been treated differently because of their sex, race, or disability. political incorrectness. language, behaviour, and attitudes that are carefully chosen so that they do not offend or insult anyone - used especially when you think someone is too careful in what they say or how they behave PC, politically correct politically correct

avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude or marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against

{i} avoidance of expressions/terms or actions that may be considered offending or discriminatory to specific people (as on issues that involve race or sexual affinity or gender)

politically correctness

Hyphenation

po·li·ti·cal cor·rect·ness

Turkish pronunciation

pılîtıkıl kırektnıs

Pronunciation

/pəˈlətəkəl kərˈektnəs/ /pəˈlɪtəkəl kɜrˈɛktnəs/

Etymology

() From politically correct +‎ -ness.