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politically correct

po·lit·i·cal·ly cor·rect
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [puh-lit-i-kuh l kuh-rekt]
    • /pəˈlɪt ɪ kəl kəˈrɛkt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [puh-lit-i-kuh l kuh-rekt]
    • /pəˈlɪt ɪ kəl kəˈrɛkt/

Definitions of politically correct words

  • adjective politically correct marked by or adhering to a typically progressive orthodoxy on issues involving especially ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or ecology: 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. Abbreviations: PC, P.C. 1
  • adjective politically correct avoiding discrimination 1
  • adjective politically correct If you say that someone is politically correct, you mean that they are 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. 0
  • adjective politically correct The politically correct are people who are politically correct. 0
  • adjective politically correct demonstrating progressive ideals, esp by avoiding vocabulary that is considered offensive, discriminatory, or judgmental, esp concerning race and gender 0
  • noun politically correct conforming or adhering to what is regarded as orthodox liberal opinion on matters of sexuality, race, etc.: usually used disparagingly to connote dogmatism, excessive sensitivity to minority causes, etc. 0
See all 6 definitions of politically correct

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Origin of politically correct

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
1790-95 (in the sense “in accordance with established norms”); 1970-75 for the more recent meaning, which evolved from earlier Communist uses in the 1920s

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Parts of speech for Politically correct

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politically correct popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for politically correct

adj politically correct

  • goody goody — a person who is self-righteously, affectedly, or cloyingly good.
  • goody two shoes — a goody-goody.
  • goody-goody — a person who is self-righteously, affectedly, or cloyingly good.
All 3 Synonyms of politically correct

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