[[File:Auxiliary pronouns.png|thumb|The auxiliary pronoun flag.]]'''Auxiliary Pronounspronouns''', also known as '''Alternatealternate Pronounspronouns''', are a [[Pronouns|pronoun]] set]] or sets that one likes less than their primary pronoun set(s), but still allows others to use to refer to oneself. Auxiliary pronouns are usually used by peopleindividuals who use [[neopronouns]] and serve as a back up option for peopleindividuals who cannot use their preferred pronouns.- Forsuch example,as someoneindividuals whose first language is not English, someoneindividuals with a learning disabilitydisabilities, or otherwiseindividuals someonewho whootherwise may find it difficult to understand how to properly use an unfamiliar pronoun set. PeopleFor example, someone whose preferred pronouns are xe/xem, however, they will allow individuals to use they/them if one has difficultly understanding how to properly use a new pronoun set, making they/them an auxiliary pronoun set. Individuals with [[Emojiself Pronouns|emojiself pronouns]] will commonly use auxiliary pronouns when in real life.
Additionally, some people using gender-[[neutral]] pronouns, such as they/them, may also use [[binary]] auxiliary pronouns, such as she/her or he/him, for any reason.
It's sometimes abbreviated to "'''aux pronouns'''".
== History ==
It is unknown when the term was coined, however it has been used amongst the community since 2014.
== Flag ==
[[File:Auxiliary pronounspronounss.png|thumb|Alternate auxiliary pronouns flag by u/IWriteALot2]]
The Auxiliaryauxiliary Pronounspronouns flag was coined by a user going by Angel on November 12th, 2020. The black represents 'empty' pronouns that are considered '[[genderless]]', the blue represents pronouns associated with [[Masculine|masculinity]], the purple represents pronouns associated with [[Neutral|neutrality]], the pink represents pronouns associated with [[Feminine|femininity]], dark yellow represents pronouns associated with [[Kingender|kingenders]], the light yellow represents pronouns associated with [[Xenogender|xenogenders]], and the white represents any other pronouns/[[neopronouns]].
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The alternate auxiliary pronouns flag was created by u/IWriteALot2 using the same colours. Any similarity to other flags (notably polyfluid) is purely coincidental.
== Resources ==
* {{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://askanonbinary.tumblr.com/post/87348225765/auxiliary-pronouns-are-usually-used-by-people-who-use}}
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