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he/she

[ hee-shee ]
/ ˈhiˈʃi /
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a combined form used as a singular nominative pronoun to denote a person of either sex: Each student may begin when he/she is ready.
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Origin of he/she

First recorded in 1975–80

usage note for he/she

See he1.

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