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self-identity Definition

self·-identity (-ī den′tə tē)

noun

  1. the identity of a thing with itself
  2. awareness of one's individual identity

self-identity Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • people: Most of these have been important in focusing and sustaining the self-identity of people oppressed by racism.

Converse of object

  • develop: These are all common issues, met often in working life, and developing a self-identity is essential.

Adjective modifier

  • positive: It also refers to practice which promotes the development of a positive self-identity.
  • own: The members of the European ' virtual class ' must create their own distinctive self-identity.