Entity: THEY
THEY is a pronoun used as the nominative plural of he, she, and it, or to refer to those ones in a sentence. It can also be used to refer to a single person whose gender identity is non-binary.
THEY
Etymology
The word THEY has roots in Old Norse and Old English, evolving over time to become the nominative plural form of he, she, and it.
Definition
THEY is a pronoun used to refer to multiple individuals or a single person with a non-binary gender identity.
Historical Context
By the early nineteenth century, THEY was used in Scots dialect to mean 'talk, chat, gossip,' reflecting its evolving usage over time.
Cultural Significance
In modern times, THEY is commonly used to respect and acknowledge individuals who identify as non-binary, providing a gender-neutral pronoun option.
Related Concepts
THEY is related to the concept of gender inclusivity and linguistic evolution in response to diverse gender identities.
See Also
A versatile pronoun used to denote plural subjects or individuals with non-binary gender identities.