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English
Alternative forms
Adjective
differently able (not comparable)
- (euphemistic, often humorous or pejoratively so except India) Disabled or handicapped.
2022 May 24, “Is Chennai convenient for its Differently-abled citizens?”, in The Hindu:Illogical pedestrian crossings, inaccessible pavements and inconvenient public transport make it rather hostile for its differently abled citizens.
Usage notes
In India, this word is often used as a neutral term in official and formal contexts. However, it has been criticised as condescending and inaccurate.
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References
- ^ “In fact: Why calling India’s disabled ‘divyang’ won’t enable them”, in Indian Express, 2016 June 1, retrieved 2021-12-22
- ^ “What are the right terminologies for referring to people with disabilities? – Diversity and Equal Opportunity centre”, in DEOC, 2021 December 22 (last accessed)