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Why ‘They’ is Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year

Earlier this month, Merriam-Webster (not only a dictionary but also a well-known sassy Twitter account) announced their 2019 words of the year. ‘They’ was chosen as THE word of the year. But, why? In recent years, the singular ‘they’ has re-emerged in everyday conversation. This is, in large part, due to its use among gender […]