Meaning oftheyin English

Pronoun

1. a previously mentioned group; entities
2. a person of unknown; non-binary gender
   They asked to remain anonymous during the interview.
3. authorities; government, police
   The police said they would increase security measures.
4. previously mentioned people; animals, objects
   The manager thanked them, but they just smiled.
5. a person of unknown gender; previously mentioned
   The doctor said they would call me tomorrow.
6. people in general; some individuals (excluding the speaker)
   They will be attending the meeting in place of their boss.