personal pronoun

noun

: a pronoun (such as I, you, or they) that expresses a distinction of person

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Personal lyrics were identified by the number of personal pronouns, which especially increased in rap and pop, while rock and R&B saw moderate increases and country stayed nearly the same. — Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 15 Apr. 2024 And the use of congressman and congresswoman is at odds with other contemporary adjustments to circumvent or replace sexist or binary language, including personal pronouns. — Daniel Wirls, The Conversation, 16 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of personal pronoun was in 1668

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personalness

personal pronoun

personal property

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“Personal pronoun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20pronoun. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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personal pronoun

noun
: a pronoun (as I, you, or they) used as a substitute for a noun that names a definite person or thing
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