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Themself

Verb / ðeˈmself / / ðʌˈmself / Another word for themself — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Themself is a reflexive pronoun that is used to refer to a singular antecedent that is neither male nor female.

Synonyms & similar words

himself herself itself oneself yourself ourselves themselves self myself ours

Example sentences

  1. Themself is used when someone doesn't identify as male or female.
  2. They want to be referred to as themself instead of him or her.
  3. Themself is a gender-neutral pronoun that can be used instead of himself or herself.
  4. The child wanted to be called by themself.
  5. Themself is a way for non-binary people to feel more comfortable in their identity.

Quotes

  • "A person who identifies as non-binary may choose to use the pronoun themself instead of himself or herself."
  • "Using themself as a pronoun isn't new; it's been around for centuries."
  • "I don't feel comfortable being referred to as him or her, so I use themself as my pronoun."

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