Rakshak Adhikari Staff Writer The lack of a third-person singular pronoun for people in the English language has posed a problem to those who do not want to be referred to by gender-specific connotations. According to Merriam-Webster, a third-person singular pronoun “thon” appeared in the dictionary from 1934 to 1961. It was dropped for lack of use. The Associated Press Stylebook, a style and usage guide used by journalists working for or associated with the AP, includes a guide on the limited use of the word “they” as a…
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