generic they

noun — 2 senses

generic they

noun
1

Synonym of generic you: the pronoun they, used to refer to an unspecified person, to multiple unspecified people, or to people in general.

2

Synonym of singular they: the pronoun they, used to refer to one single person without obligation to include their gender.

Derived terms
you know what they say, so they say

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