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Political Correctness

nounid 108936·updated May 18, 2026
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avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude or marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against

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political correctitude
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Political Correctnesses
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Political Correctness's
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Political Correctnesses'

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avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude or marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against
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§1 · legacy_primary
avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude or marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against
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