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Meanings of politically correct in English

To be intended to provide a minimum of offense to other people, particularly to ethnic and religious groups, social minorities, women and aged or disabled people.

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        Politically correct.

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                Usage of politically correct in English
                1
                Yes, you've made a good suggestion, and a politically correct one too.
                Enigma of China
                2
                Unlike nationalist history, the adventures of loyalism are not yet politically correct.
                The Irish Times
                3
                Also, he would be less politically correct on energy and the environment.
                Reuters
                4
                But in these politically correct times it seems you can't have fun.
                The Guardian
                5
                I am done being polite, and I am done being politically correct.
                The Guardian
                6
                It is intricate and sometimes playful, even if not entirely politically correct.
                The Guardian
                7
                She was politically correct to her core, and sensed that he wasn't.
                Toxic bachelors
                8
                Yet the whole exercise rests on a series of politically correct confabulations.
                The Belgian Curtain: Europe after Communism
                9
                Is it their job to be nudging young children into politically correct careers?
                The Guardian
                10
                Almost no emotion, long stretches of saying nothing, always politically correct.
                The Guardian
                11
                CC: I think there's a politically correct term for that, too.
                The new yorker
                12
                That's very politically correct, but there's no need to change, Chen.
                Enigma of China
                13
                In these politically correct times making factual statements is not accepted.
                The Irish Times
                14
                I have been diplomatic and neutral and politically correct long enough.
                News.com.au
                15
                Spokesman: It seems there is a politically correct prejudice affecting football.
                The Guardian
                16
                It could never be said to be tasteful or politically correct.
                The Irish Times
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                Politically correct through the time
                Politically correct across language varieties
                Ireland
                Common
                United States of America
                Less common
                United Kingdom
                Rare