Code word (figure of speech)
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- This article is about the concept generally, for its meaning specific to politics, see Dog-whistle politics.
A code word is a word or a phrase designed to convey a predetermined meaning to certain listeners while sounding inoffensive to other listeners not aware of its true meaning.
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See also
- Argot
- Euphemism
- Dog-whistle politics
- Doublespeak
- Framing (social sciences)
- Glittering generality
- Loaded language
- Virtue word
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Examples
- Culture of life
- Gender-neutral language
- Hardworking families
- Inspector Sands
- "Right to choose" and "right to life"
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