Merriam-Webster's word of the year is 'They'
has been used for this purpose for over 600 years,” read a statement from Merriam-Webster. In recent years, “they” has gained more prominence for its singular pronoun use, thanks to the growing awareness of non-binary and gender-nonconforming individuals.
According to MW’s announcement, the first search spike for “they” occurred as early as January, when non-binary model Oslo Grace began making appearances on top fashion runways. Another spike occurred in April, when U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal In September, yet another spike came about when pop star
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