Merriam-Webster Adds Non-Binary Definition of ‘They’ to Dictionary – IOTW Report

Merriam-Webster Adds Non-Binary Definition of ‘They’ to Dictionary

Bongino:

The famous Merriam-Webster dictionary has added a definition of “they” in order to reflect “the word’s increased usage as a pronoun that refers to those who conceive of themselves as neither male nor female” reported the National Review.

In an announcement from the official twitter account, Merriam-Webster wrote: “The nonbinary pronoun ‘they’ has been added to the dictionary” with an online link to the definitions. The newly added fourth definition reads: “- used to refer to a single person whose gender identity is nonbinary.” more here

14 Comments on Merriam-Webster Adds Non-Binary Definition of ‘They’ to Dictionary

  1. My suggestion: just use the pronoun “one”. It still sounds odd, and it still is contemptuous of science and common sense, but at least it’s not as devastating to English grammar.

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