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For neutral singular words like "somebody", if we may be referring to
either male or female, we use the pronouns "they, their, etc." and the
reflexive "themselves" or even the singular "themself", though this last
one is considered by some people to be incorrect !

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    •  Salaam,

       

      It is considered incorrect perhaps because it's used in informal English only. Its use, however, is not acceptable in standard English and should be avoided.

       

      Here you can see why "themself" is considered as wrong.

       

      And of course you can also ask from a teacher or an advanced learner; I'm only a beginner. And you know well that your English is much more advanced than mine.

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