self-identity

noun

self-iden·​ti·​ty ˌself-ī-ˈden-tə-tē How to pronounce self-identity (audio)
-ˈde-nə-tē
Synonyms of self-identitynext
1
: sameness of a thing with itself
2
: individuality
Self-understanding is the necessary condition of a sense of self-identity …—J. C. Murray

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twins making an effort to establish their separate self-identities
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Over time, going along with what others tell you to do can lead to unhappiness and lack of self-identity. — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Nov. 2025 The hand clap is also a form of prideful self-identity in public spaces that marks them clearly and unashamedly within Indian society as hijras. — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026 That is so traumatizing in itself, and then it’s compiled with his abusive father and being bullied at school and being excluded from his friends and struggling with his self-identity. — Adam B. Vary, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025 Need examples where fan allegiance goes beyond the transactional fandom of self-identity and tradition? — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-identity

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of self-identity was in 1794

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“Self-identity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-identity. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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self-identity

noun
self-iden·​ti·​ty
ˌsel-ˌfī-ˈden(t)-ət-ē
: individuality sense 1
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