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she/they

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Noun phrase — A pronoun set indicating that a person is happy to be referred to as either she or they, often used by people whose gender is partly or wholly outside the female category while still connected to it.

How to use she/they

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

uses she/they she/they pronouns

Neutral; standard in profiles, programme notes and introductions.

Frequently asked questions

What does she/they mean?

It means both she and they are acceptable pronouns for that person. Some people using it want a genuine mix, some lean towards one and accept the other, and asking is welcome rather than rude.

What is the difference between she/they and they/them?

They/them means only they should be used, and using she would be misgendering. She/they leaves both open, so the speaker is not making an error either way.

Does she/they mean someone is non-binary?

Often, but not always. Many non-binary people use she/they, and so do some women who simply do not mind they. Pronouns indicate how to refer to someone, not their identity, so do not infer more than that.

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