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political correctness in Malay

pembaikan politik

political correctness in Malay: pembaikan politik. In English, political correctness means an avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude, marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against.

Malay words for political correctness

being politically correct
pembaikan politik

English meaning of political correctness

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

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Questions about political correctness in Malay

What is the meaning of political correctness in Malay?
Political correctness in Malay is pembaikan politik.
Apakah maksud political correctness dalam bahasa Melayu?
Political correctness: pembaikan politik.
What does political correctness mean in English?
Political correctness means an avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude, marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against.

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