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politically correctconforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities should be eliminated

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities should be eliminated

Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈlɪtɪkli kəˈrekt/

Korean meaning: 정치적으로 올바른, 차별적이거나 공격적인 언어나 행동을 피하는

Korean pronunciation: 펄**리**티컬리 커**렉**트

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother refuses to use politically correct terms and still calls the refrigerator an 'icebox'.
  • The university's politically correct guidelines require inclusive language in all official documents.
  • He's so politically correct that he apologizes to his houseplants before watering them.

politically correct

ADJECTIVE

//pəˈlɪtɪkli kəˈrekt//

conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities should be eliminated

politically correct concept
💡 Concept

conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities should be eliminated

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politically correct rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Be politically correct to protect, yet still direct

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/pəˈlɪtɪkli kəˈrekt/
🇬🇧 UK/pəˈlɪtɪkli kəˈrekt/

🌳Etymology

Rootpolitical
Suffix--ly + correct

Origin

1930년대 미국에서 정치적 교리에 부합하는 것을 의미하는 용어로 시작되었으나, 1980년대부터 현재의 의미로 사용되기 시작했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

directprotectperfect
direct
protect
perfect

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother refuses to use politically correct terms and still calls the refrigerator an 'icebox'.

The university's politically correct guidelines require inclusive language in all official documents.

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He's so politically correct that he apologizes to his houseplants before watering them.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

appropriateacceptablesensitiveinclusiverespectful

Antonyms

offensiveinappropriateinsensitive

Related

political correctnessinclusive languagecultural sensitivitysocial awareness