Definitions for pronouns
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1. Pronouns

   In linguistics and grammar, a pronoun (abbreviated PRO) is a word or a group of words that one may substitute for a noun or noun phrase. Pronouns have traditionally been regarded as one of the parts of speech, but some modern theorists would not consider them to form a single class, in view of the variety of functions they perform cross-linguistically. An example of a pronoun is "you", which can be either singular or plural. Subtypes include personal and possessive pronouns, reflexive and reciprocal pronouns, demonstrative pronouns, relative and interrogative pronouns, and indefinite pronouns.: 1–34 The use of pronouns often involves anaphora, where the meaning of the pronoun is dependent on an antecedent. For example, in the sentence That poor man looks as if he needs a new coat, the meaning of the pronoun he is dependent on its antecedent, that poor man. The name of the adjective that belongs with a "pronoun" is called a "pronominal". A pronominal is also a word or phrase that acts as a pronoun. For example, in That's not the one I wanted, the phrase the one (containing the prop-word one) is a pronominal.

How to pronounce pronouns?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say pronouns in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pronouns in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of pronouns in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of pronouns in a Sentence

1. Hiram Sasser:

   It further compels our client to use specific pronouns when referring to certain ‘gender identities’ and prohibits our client from even teaching its religious beliefs, cornerstone World Outreach cannot be made to open its restrooms for use by individuals in accordance with their gender identities, rather than their sex assigned at birth.

2. Martin Luther:

   The heart of religion lies in its personal pronouns.

3. His Majesty:

   If they want me to be tolerant of their pronouns, they have to be tolerant to my new title, many of the students on campus who call for diversity – they only want diversity for ideas they agree with.

4. Penn State University:

   Terms such as ‘junior’ and ‘senior’ are parallel to western male father-son naming conventions, and much of our written documentation uses he/she pronouns. the Faculty Senate’s decision pertains only to changes to course and program descriptions, which are within the purview of the Faculty Senate.

5. Jesse Kahn:

   It's one thing to use someone's pronouns correctly, and it's another to see someone as who they are and wish to be seen, it can be helpful to think about the assumptions and ideals that you've internalized as to not project those assumptions and ideals on to others, both internally and externally.

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