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he

/hiː/pronoun
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A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has been previously mentioned or is easily identified. In modern contexts, it's increasingly scrutinized for gender implications, prompting shifts toward inclusive alternatives like 'they' in everyday and professional communication.

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Did you know that 'he' is one of the most ancient pronouns in English, appearing in texts like Beowulf from the 8th century, and it's estimated to be used in over 1 billion English sentences daily worldwide? This ubiquity highlights how a simple word can shape global communication, with studies showing it appears more frequently in English than in many other languages that lack gendered pronouns.

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