politically correct
adjective
Definition of politically correct
: conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities (as in matters of sex or race) should be eliminated
political correctness
nounFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of politically correct in a Sentence
He later realized that his response was not politically correct.
First Known Use of politically correct
1934
POLITICALLY CORRECT Defined for English Language Learners
politically correct
adjective
Definition of politically correct for English Language Learners
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: agreeing with the idea that people should be careful to not use language or behave in a way that could offend a particular group of people
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