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Perhaps because they is plural. Plural is reserved for the royal family in some cultures.


'They' is also used when gender is unknown and has been for a long, long time.

Person_1: I found this great blogger whose writing I think you'd love.

Person_2: Oh, really?! What do they write about?


Only in English.


It's an English fucking word.




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