themself
Themself (pron) means the reflexive form of "they" used for a single person of unspecified or non-binary gender. Example: “Each guest should introduce themself when they arrive.”
How to use themself
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA reflexive pronoun for one person whose gender isn't specified or who identifies as non-binary — like "themselves" but for one person.
Don't confuse with "themselves," which is used for groups (or, in older usage, generically for a single unspecified person).
Word forms
of they singular
Fill the gap
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Each guest should introduce _____ when they arrive.
Etymology
From them + self, on the pattern of himself/herself, formed to match singular "they."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “themself” mean?
The word “themself” means the reflexive form of "they" used for a single person of unspecified or non-binary gender. In plain terms, a reflexive pronoun for one person whose gender isn't specified or who identifies as non-binary — like "themselves" but for one person.
How do you pronounce “themself”?
“Themself” is pronounced thehm-SEHLF (/ðɛmˈsɛlf/ in IPA).
How do you use “themself” in a sentence?
Here is “themself” used in a sentence: “Each guest should introduce themself when they arrive.”
What is another word for “themself”?
Words with a similar meaning to “themself” include themselves, theirself, theirselves, himself, herself and thonself.
What part of speech is “themself”?
“Themself” is a pronoun.
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