political correctness

using euphemistic language, often extending a word or phrase by multiple syllables, in order to rid the word or phrase of its emotional connotation esp. when applied towards words or phrases that are discriminatory in nature.

"Political correctness has resulted in not referring to individuals as cripples anymore. They are now called physically challenged."

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political correctness

the flawed notion that it is more important to tolerate everyone's opinions and beliefs, particularly ones related to a liberal philosophy, so as not to offend anyone rather than exposing the ignorance or irrationality from which said opinions and beliefs originate.

Comedians today are too frequently disparaged in the mainstream media for not sticking within the confines of political correctness.

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