political correctness

== English == === Etymology === From politically correct + -ness. === Pronunciation === === Noun === political correctness (countable and uncountable, plural political correctnesses) (uncountable) An avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude, marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against. (uncountable) An avoidance of expressions or actions that are disadvantageous or disquieting to institutions or authorities. (countable) The result or product of being politically correct. ==== Antonyms ==== political incorrectness ==== Coordinate terms ==== conservative correctness (used by leftwingers to refer to conservative censorship) ==== Translations ====