1. physically or mentally challenged: physically or mentally challenged
(
often considered offensive
)
2. for people with disabilities: for use by people with disabilities the handicapped entrance near the parking lot
plural noun
Definition:
offensive term: an offensive term for people who are physically or mentally challenged
Word Usage
Although handicapped has a long history of use by those so affected, physically challenged and people with disabilities are preferred over the adjective and noun uses of handicapped when referring to people.
