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politically correct

adj. Abbr. PC

1. Of, relating to, or supporting broad social, political, and educational change, especially to redress historical injustices in matters such as race, class, gender, and sexual orientation.

2. Being or perceived as being overconcerned with such change, often to the exclusion of other matters.

political correctness n.

politically correct

adj

demonstrating progressive ideals, esp by avoiding vocabulary that is considered offensive, discriminatory, or judgmental, esp concerning race and gender Abbreviation PC

political correctness n

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Adj.

politically correct - exhibiting political correctness

politically correct

adjective PC, ideologically sound politically correct language about minority groups

Translations

politically correct

adj → politisch korrekt

politically correct adj → politicamente corretto/a

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