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That varies based on location and regional dialect. Here in the northeast US, I remember using singular they/their since the 80's. It would be interesting to kn
by icedchai 6y ago
That varies based on location and regional dialect. Here in the northeast US, I remember using singular they/their since the 80's. It would be interesting to know when this become popular elsewhere.
- hnick 6y ago80s in Australia too, been hearing/using it my whole life. Though with respect to 'ages' apparently it's been around since at least the 14th century but certain purists tried to stamp it out at various times (just like the singular 'you' which no one currently has grammatical issues with I hope). https://public.oed.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-singular-they/ https://public.oed.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-singular-they...