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Glossary Term

Pronouns, Neopronouns

[ˈprōˌnoun]
  • (Gender Expression)
  • (Gender Identity)

Noun; Pronoun.

A word used in place of a name to refer to someone, often in relation to their gender.

Gendered pronouns include she/her/hers and he/him/his. (For example, “She marched in the Pride Parade.”)

Gender-neutral pronouns include they/them/theirs, used in the singular. (For example, “They are a member of the GSA.”) There are also neopronouns that include ze/zir/zirs, ey/em/eirs, and per/per/pers, as well as many others.

Neopronouns are definitely very important to me. Though I do not identify with any pronouns more than others, neopronouns are always a treat to have used on me! Pronouns like vi/vis are so pretty and comforting.
– Laynie, 15 years old, Missouri
Youth Voices, Class of 2022

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