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| − | A '''slur''' is an insulting or | + | A '''slur''' is an insulting or pejorative label, often applied to political or ideological opponents or a vilified group or social class. |
A historical example of a slur is "[[carpetbagger]]," a term applied by white Southerners to Northerners who moved south after the [[Civil War]]. | A historical example of a slur is "[[carpetbagger]]," a term applied by white Southerners to Northerners who moved south after the [[Civil War]]. | ||
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''Editorial note: Rather than listing every well-known slur, this encyclopedia links or redirects most references to these insulting words to this article.'' | ''Editorial note: Rather than listing every well-known slur, this encyclopedia links or redirects most references to these insulting words to this article.'' | ||
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Revision as of 21:34, August 20, 2007
A slur is an insulting or pejorative label, often applied to political or ideological opponents or a vilified group or social class.
A historical example of a slur is "carpetbagger," a term applied by white Southerners to Northerners who moved south after the Civil War.
Editorial note: Rather than listing every well-known slur, this encyclopedia links or redirects most references to these insulting words to this article.