What is ze zir zirs?

"Ze/zir/zirs" are a set of gender-neutral neopronouns used by some individuals, particularly in the transgender and non-binary communities, as an alternative to gendered pronouns (he/she) or singular they. They offer a consistent, gender-neutral way to refer to someone, with "ze" (like "zee") as the subject, "zir" (like "zeer") for objective/possessive, and "zirs" for possessive, plus "zirself" for reflexive, providing an inclusive option when someone's gender isn't known or to better reflect their identity.

What do ze zir pronouns mean?

Ze/zir are gender-neutral neopronouns, a set of new pronouns used by people who don't exclusively identify as he/him or she/her, offering an alternative to they/them; they function like traditional pronouns (e.g., "Ze went to the store," "I met zir," "Zirs ideas," "Zirself"). Pronounced "zee/zeer," these pronouns provide specific, gender-neutral ways to refer to someone, allowing for more precise language than singular "they/them" for some individuals, and are part of a broader movement to affirm diverse gender identities.
 

What are the seven gender pronouns?

Common pronouns include she/her/hers, he/him/his, and they/them/theirs. There are other nonbinary pronouns. It is important to ask people what their pronouns are. If you have questions, politely ask the person if they feel comfortable giving examples of how to use those pronouns.

What does xe xir mean?

Some transgender and non-binary people use “neopronouns,” or pronouns other than those most commonly used in a particular language, to describe themselves. Common neopronouns include xe/xir/xirs and ze/zir/zirs, though by definition, they can be almost limitless.

What is the gender of Zee Zem?

Ze/Zir/Zem - (Pronounced: Zee, Zeer, Zem), Neopronouns. Used as gender-neutral alternatives to "he" and "she." "Ze" is used as the subject, "zir" as the possessive, and "zem" as the object. These pronouns are often used by individuals who prefer not to be identified by traditional gendered pronouns.

They/Them Pronouns Explained

What gender pronoun is xe?

Xe is a pronoun that serves the same grammatical function as he or she, except that it's gender-neutral.

What do ze and xe mean?

Ze is pronounced like "zee" can also be spelled zie or xe, and replaces she/he/they. Hir is pronounced like "here" and replaces her/hers/him/his/they/theirs. ➢ Just my name please! (Chris ate Chris's food because Chris was hungry) Some people do not to use pronouns at all, using their name as a pronoun instead.

What are my pronouns if I'm non-binary?

He/him/his (for someone who might identify as male) She/her/hers (for someone who might identify as female) They/them/their (for someone who might not identify as male or female, these pronouns are 'gender neutral'; they are also used when referring to multiple people).

What are the 7 personal pronouns?

Pronouns are short words like 'it', 'she', 'he', 'you', 'we', 'they', 'us' and 'them'. They are used to describe either individuals or groups of people, rather than using their name or names. If we didn't have pronouns, we'd have to keep repeating our nouns and that would make our sentences awkward and repetitive.

Are any pronouns LGBT?

Pronouns ≠ Gay

Using pronouns is a basic act of respect and a way to affirm someone's identity. However, there is a misconception that using someone's pronouns or sharing your pronouns means they are part of the LGBTQ+ community or that they are trying to "convert" others to being gay.

Are there 72 different genders?

Besides male and female, there are 72 other genders, which include the following: Agender: A person who does not identify themselves with or experience any gender. Agender people are also called null-gender, genderless, gendervoid, or neutral gender. Abimegender: Associated with being profound, deep, and infinite.

How many people identify as Ze Zir?

While 4% of LGBTQ youth reported the use of pronouns such as “ze/zir,” “xe/xim,” and “fae/faer,” or combinations of these terms with other pronouns, 96% of LBGTQ youth in our sample used pronouns that are familiar to most people by using either a combination of he/him, she/her, or they/them or one of these pronoun sets ...

What is xem?

Xem is a pronoun that serves the same grammatical function as him or her, except that it's gender-neutral. Xem is typically used by people who identify as nonbinary or genderqueer, meaning that their gender identify falls outside of the strict binary of only male or only female.

What are the queer pronouns?

Queer pronouns are the words people use to refer to themselves, often including traditional ones (he/him, she/her) but frequently featuring gender-neutral options like they/them or newer neopronouns (e.g., xe/xem, fae/faer) for nonbinary, genderfluid, or genderqueer identities, with some individuals preferring mixed pronouns (she/they) or even just their name instead of pronouns, all aimed at honoring personal gender identity.
 

What pronouns do lesbians use?

Besides she/her/hers and he/him/his, another common set of pronouns is they/them/theirs.

Can a non-binary person be straight?

Yes, non-binary people can absolutely be straight, as gender identity (who you are) and sexual orientation (who you're attracted to) are separate concepts, allowing non-binary individuals to experience attraction in many ways, including being straight (attracted to the "opposite" gender/gender expression) or other orientations like gay, bisexual, or pansexual. A non-binary person identifying as straight means they are attracted to people of different genders from their own, even if their own identity isn't strictly male or female.
 

What is semi-binary?

"Semi-binary" refers to a gender identity that partially connects to a traditional binary gender (man or woman) but also exists partly outside of it, often overlapping with non-binary identities, like demigender (demiboy, demigirl). It describes feeling connected to a binary gender but not exclusively, sometimes incorporating other non-binary experiences like bigender or genderfluidity, indicating a fluid or partial alignment with the gender binary. 

Why is ze zir a thing?

The ze/hir, ze/zir pronoun sets come from the trans community as another gender-neutral pronoun set. It's up to each individual to decide which pronoun best fits them and their identities. Ze is typically pronounced like the letter Z.

Are ze zir neopronouns?

Ze/zir pronouns are neopronouns — aka new pronouns — that people of any gender can use in order to express their identities and be referred to with affirming and validating language.

What does ze mean in slang?

In slang and modern usage, ze (pronounced "zee") is a gender-neutral pronoun, used by nonbinary, genderqueer, or gender-nonconforming individuals who prefer not to use "he" or "she," often in sets like ze/hir/hirs or ze/zir/zirs, functioning as a replacement for "they/them" when someone wants a different option. It's part of a broader set of neopronouns (like xe, zie) that provide alternatives to traditional pronouns, with the specific set always being up to the individual. 

Is it rude to ask someone's pronouns?

Asking and correctly using someone's pronoun is one of the most basic ways to show your respect for their gender identity. When someone is referred to with the wrong pronoun, it can make them feel disrespected, invalidated, dismissed, alienated, or dysphoric (or, often, all of the above.)

How to use ze zir pronouns correctly?

Gender-inclusive pronouns work the same way as gendered pronouns like he/him or she/her. Instead of saying “He went to the market” when using the pronoun ze/zir it would be “Ze went to the market”.

What are the female neopronouns?

Neopronouns are any pronouns that are not used in the gender binary, those being she/her and he/him pronouns. The most common neopronoun is they/them. Some other less common examples include xe/xem, vi/ver, ze/zir, etc.