she/they
2 synonyms for she/they, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
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.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
she/them
dual pronouns
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.
