they: Meaning and Definition of

they

Pronunciation: (ā), [key]
— their theirs, them.
  1. nominative plural ofand
  2. people in general: They say he's rich.
  3. (used with an indefinite singular antecedent in place of the definite masculine he or the definite feminine she): Whoever is of voting age, whether they are interested in politics or not, should vote.
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