Sophie
Can I say “themselves” instead of “him/herself”? Just like we use “their” instead of “he/she”.
Dec 10, 2019 8:17 AM
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We often use 'themselves' instead of him or herself, as the latter is very clunky and awkward. As people are talking about gender-free issues, too, there is a move toward using 'them/themselves instead of him or her as well, although it might not be strictly speaking grammatically correct
December 10, 2019
Yes, as long as it's plural
December 10, 2019
Themself for singular. Themselves for plural. Themself is newer and gender-free. It's very commonly used.
December 10, 2019
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