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Definition of politically correct adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

politically correct

adjective
 
/pəˌlɪtɪkli kəˈrekt/
 
/pəˌlɪtɪkli kəˈrekt/
(abbreviation PC)
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  1. used to describe language or behaviour that deliberately tries to avoid offending particular groups of people
    • He was an interesting speaker, if not always politically correct in his views.
See politically correct in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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