politically correct

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Usage notes 1.2.2 Synonyms 1.2.3 Antonyms 1.2.4 Derived terms 1.2.5 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

First cited 1973

[edit] Adjective

politically correct (comparative more politically correct, superlative most politically correct)

1. literally incorrect, in the context of 18th century US politics
   • 1793, U.S. Supreme Court, Chisholm v State of GA, 2 US 419 (1793)

     Sentiments and expressions of this inaccurate kind prevail in our common, even in our convivial, language. Is a toast asked? ‘The United States’, instead of the ‘People of the United States’, is the toast given. This is not politically correct.

2. (of language) not objectionable, especially in terms of avoiding offense based on race, gender, religion, ideology or any other social grouping such as disability

[edit] Usage notes

While "politically correct" frequently refers to a linguistic phenomenon, it is sometimes extended to cover political ideology and behavior, curriculum content, and many areas affected by law, regulation, and public pressure, and is often used pejoratively.

[edit] Synonyms

• PC
• P.C.

[edit] Antonyms

• politically incorrect

[edit] Derived terms

• political correctness

[edit] Translations