# political correctness

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude, marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against.
2. An avoidance of expressions or actions that are disadvantageous or disquieting to institutions or authorities.
3. The result or product of being politically correct.

## Etymology
From politically correct + -ness.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/political-correctness