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Eugene

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Tue Dec 10, 2019, 08:01 PM Dec 2019

Merriam-Webster: Non-binary pronoun 'they' is word of year

Source: BBC

Merriam-Webster: Non-binary pronoun 'they' is word of year

10 December 2019

Merriam-Webster has named "they" its word of the year.

The US dictionary also recently added a new definition of "they", reflecting its use as a singular personal pronoun for non-binary people.

Searches for "they" on Merriam-Webster's website were 313% higher this year than they were in 2018.

British pop star Sam Smith came out as non-binary in March, and in September confirmed on Instagram that their pronouns were "they/them".

Announcing their pronouns, Smith wrote: "I understand there will be many mistakes and misgendering, but all I ask is you please please try. I hope you can see me like I see myself now."

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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50735371
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I am a they/them. I_UndergroundPanther Dec 2019 #1

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