nounself pronoun

Definitions

A type of third-person singular neopronoun constructed (often as an in-group identifier or nonce word) from a referent noun.

Examples

“According to [Judith] Butler, identity is tied to gender, and we perceive each other through the lens of gender (1999:22). This makes the gender binary with only its two choices very limiting. Nounself pronouns can be seen as an attempt⟳ to break⟳ free from this.”

“Nounself pronouns are when you adapt a noun of your choosing into a pronoun to create⟳ a wide variety of very personal and descriptive pronouns.”

“This suggests that neopronouns in general and nounself pronouns in particular are used to express⟳ something very individual about the selector.”

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