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/ɪmpˈɜːsənəl pɹˈəʊnaʊn/
/ɪmpˈɜːsənəl pɹˈoʊnaʊn/a pronoun that is used in place of a specific person or group, often in situations where the subject of the sentence is unknown or irrelevant, or when the focus is on a general concept rather than an individual
What is an "impersonal pronoun"?
An impersonal pronoun is a type of pronoun that does not refer to a specific person or thing and is used to make general statements or express actions without identifying a particular subject. The main impersonal pronouns in English are "one," "you," and "they." For example, in the sentence "One should always be kind," the pronoun "one" refers to people in general. In "You can find help online," "you" addresses people in a general sense rather than a specific individual. Similarly, in "They say it will rain tomorrow," "they" is used to refer to unspecified sources of information. Understanding impersonal pronouns is important for making general statements and discussing actions without specifying who is involved.
