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Meaning of politically correct

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

politically correct

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To modify in a way that is more respectful to minorities.

  2. To modify in a way that conforms more to the official position of a government or political party.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Possessing or conforming to the correct political positions; following the official policies of the government or a political party.

    Synonyms:dogmaticorthodox
    Antonyms:hereticalpolitically incorrectunorthodox
  2. Respectful of and avoiding offending certain genders, ethnicities, sexualities and/or other demographics.

    Synonyms:polite
    Antonyms:impoliteoffensivepolitically incorrectrude
  3. Possessing stereotypical left-wing social views.

    Synonyms:right-on