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title: "politically correct · GenZ Decoded"
description: "politically correct: Attentive to language or behavior considered socially respectful or inclusive. Example: \"That campus was very politically correct.\""
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# politically correct

Gen X[#social](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/social/)

**Meaning.** Attentive to language or behavior considered socially respectful or inclusive.

See it in a sentence

That campus was very politically correct.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [woke](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/woke/)

- Gen X · this one

    politically correct

- Boomer

    [conscious](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/conscious/)

- Plain English

    attentive to language or behavior considered socially respectful or inclusive

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## Related slang

- [periodt](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/periodt/): Emphasizes that a point is final and not up for debate.
- [player](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/player/): Stereotypically confident, popular man noted for romantic success.
- [pookie](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/pookie/): An affectionate nickname for a close friend or partner.
- [preach](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/preach/): An encouragement to keep speaking, especially when the listener agrees.

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