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Epicene

usgb/ˈepɪsiːn/Volume
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Language SpecificPlay
The concept of epicene nouns varies, they may not exist in some languages or have different rules. SlideUnlike English, Swedish uses 'hen' as an epicene pronoun.
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Avoids AssumptionsPlay
'Epicene' ensures a person's gender isn't presumed when it's unknown or irrelevant. SlideThe epicene 'they' is useful when you don't know someone's gender.
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Inclusive LanguagePlay
Using epicene expressions helps create a more gender-inclusive environment. SlideJob applications often use epicene language to welcome all genders.
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