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# differently abled

adjective phrase (differently abled)

«differently abled» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, polite) disabled; having a disability.

### In the lessons

Created to sound positive; used by some charities and people; but many disabled people dislike it and prefer «disabled» or «a person with a disability». All regions.

### Examples

- The park has playgrounds for differently abled children.
- The charity supports differently abled athletes.
- Many people now say «disabled» rather than «differently abled».
- The museum offers tours for differently abled visitors.
- The report used the term «differently abled».
- «Just call me disabled,» said Sam.

### Note

It stands for «disabled». It may sound fake or patronising to many disabled people; ask what they prefer.