political correction

noun

A modification that makes something more respectful to marginalized people.

Meanings

nounpolitical correction (plural political corrections)

plural political corrections

  1. A modification that makes something more respectful to marginalized people.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of political correctness.

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APA

political correction. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/political%20correction

MLA

“political correction.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/political%20correction. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “political correction,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/political%20correction.

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