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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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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
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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
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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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Ireland
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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