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    Identity

    /aɪˈdɛntɪti/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the qualities, beliefs, culture, and personality that make a person or group different from others.
    Her identity as an artist has evolved over the years.
    The condition of being the same as something else.
    The identity of the missing person was confirmed through dental records.
    A social category that reflects a person's attributes, such as ethnicity, gender, or nationality.
    His identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community is important to him.
    The characteristics or qualities that distinguish an individual from others.
    Cultural identity plays a significant role in shaping one's worldview.

    Etymology

    From Late Latin identitas, from Latin idem meaning 'the same'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cultural identity
    The identity or feeling of belonging to a group based on culture.
    gender identity
    A personal conception of oneself as male, female, a blend of both, or neither.
    national identity
    A person's sense of belonging to a particular nation.

    Related Words

    self
    A person's essential being that distinguishes them from others.
    individual
    A single human being as distinct from a group.

    Slang Meanings

    ID
    Gotta show my ID to confirm my identity.
    realness
    His music captures his realness and identity.