Nonbinary pronoun 'they' named Merriam-Webster word of year
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WASHINGTON, United States — The pronoun "they," used by non-binary people who identify as neither male nor female,
In the English language, more and more people are exercising their right to choose the pronoun by which
Two months ago, the dictionary added the word "they" as a non-binary pronoun that can refer to just one person.
"There's no doubt that its use
Nonbinary people are enjoying increased representation on television and in pop culture. Among them is British artist Sam Smith, who recently revealed a preference for "they/them" pronouns "after a lifetime of being at war with my gender."
Tech giant Apple has added "neutral" emojis that don't distinguish between gender to the latest version of its operating system.
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