O samostalnikih srednjega spola za osebe v slovenskem jezikuTominc, Ana (Avtor) slovenski jeziksrednji spolpomenski odtenkiThe article discusses the use of some neuter gender nouns with human referentsin the western part of Slovene territory. The analysis of semi structured interviews conducted with 30 informants focused on shades of meaning (degrading, pejorative, affectionate) denoting referents of statements, and on the variation in the use of neuter gender nouns in relationto geographical location and age.Centro di ricerche scientifiche della Repubblica di Slovenia20072015-07-10 18:29:32Delo ni kategorizirano5243ISSN: 1408-5348UDK: 811.163.6'366.52(497.4-15)OceCobissID: 71952128COBISS.SI-ID: 1249491sl