This list includes 6 Pronouns that start with Z, from “ze” to “zirself”. Most entries are modern gender-neutral forms used as personal, possessive, or reflexive pronouns. They are useful in writing, teaching, and inclusive language discussions.
Pronouns that start with Z are words that replace nouns and indicate possession, identity, or reflexive action. Many are recent gender-neutral innovations, with “ze” serving as a well-known neopronoun example.
Below you’ll find the table with Type and Definition.
Type: The pronoun class (for example, personal or reflexive) so you can quickly identify each word’s grammatical role.
Definition: Clear one-sentence description that explains how the pronoun is used in context, helping you decide correct usage.
Usage note: Several entries are neopronouns or dialectal forms that appear mainly in inclusive language contexts. See related pages for other letters and for standard pronoun classes to compare forms and functions.
Pronouns that start with Z
| Pronoun | Pronoun class | Person/Number/Gender | Source/Attestation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ze | neopronoun | 3rd person singular; gender-neutral | attested in corpora and gender-language guides (neopronoun) |
| zie | neopronoun | 3rd person singular; gender-neutral | attested in corpora and LGBTQ+ language resources (neopronoun) |
| zir | neopronoun | 3rd person singular; gender-neutral | attested in corpora and neopronoun lists (neopronoun) |
| zim | neopronoun | 3rd person singular; gender-neutral | attested in corpora and neopronoun reference lists (neopronoun) |
| zem | neopronoun | 3rd person singular; gender-neutral | attested in corpora and neopronoun discussions (neopronoun) |
| zirself | neopronoun | 3rd person singular; reflexive gender-neutral | attested in corpora and neopronoun resources (neopronoun) |