Is there such a thing as a singular 'they' in the English language? That is, can the word 'they' (also 'them' and 'their') be used to refer to one person, or is it only appropriate for two or more people? Consider this sentence: Somebody left their dog tied to this telephone pole.
Thinking clearly about the word 'they'
Thinking clearly about the word 'they'
Thinking clearly about the word 'they'
Is there such a thing as a singular 'they' in the English language? That is, can the word 'they' (also 'them' and 'their') be used to refer to one person, or is it only appropriate for two or more people? Consider this sentence: Somebody left their dog tied to this telephone pole.