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Rule "Indian English replacements"

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Description: Indian English replacements
Message: The term "\1" is Indian English. Consider a term that is more suited for an international audience.
Category: Style (ID: STYLE)
Link: https://www.lexico.com/definition/press_person
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The pressperson interviewed the victim.
    Correction suggestion: journalist, reporter
Pattern: Show XML · Show in Rule Editor
Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: INDIAN_ENGLISH [5]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-19 22:33:07 +0200)