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politically correct
adjective
uk /pəˌlɪt.ɪ.kəl.i kəˈrekt/ us /pəˌlɪt̬.ə.kəl.i kəˈrekt/(abbreviationPC)
Someone who is politically correct believes that language and actions that could be offensive to others, especially those relating to sex, gender, and race, should be avoided.（言行）政治上正确的;（尤指）避免性别（或种族）歧视的
A politically correct word or expression is used instead of another one to avoid being offensive: （词语或表达方式）政治上正确的
Many people think that "fireman" is a sexist term, and prefer the politically correct term "firefighter".
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deferentially
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politically correct | American Dictionary
politically correct
adjective
us/pəˈlɪt̬·ɪ·kli kəˈrekt/(abbreviationPC)
disapproving avoiding language or behavior that any particular group of people might feel is unkind or offensive:
The politically correct term "firefighter" is used instead of "fireman."
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