Can They Be a Noun?

What is a pronoun? A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Words such as “he,” “she,” “us,” “we” and “they” are all pronouns. ... In this sentence, the word “boys” act as the noun and “they” is the pronoun, because it has been used in place of repeating the words “the boys.”

Is they a noun or pronoun?

Although the pronoun "they" is only a plural pronoun in some style guides, APA encourages writers to use "they" as a singular or plural pronoun with the specific intention of embracing gender diversity.

What kind of noun is they?

They is a pronoun - Word Type.

Alexander Ross

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