Meaning & Definition of Identity in English
English⟶
Identity
The condition of being oneself, and not another.
Pronunciation:
/aɪˈdɛntɪti/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
identitiesDetailed Definitions
Definition: The fact of being who or what a person or thing is.
Example Sentence: Her identity was revealed in the newspaper.
Definition: The characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Example Sentence: Cultural identity can be a strong influence on an individual's behavior and decision-making.
Definition: The state of possessing unique qualities that distinguish one from others.
Example Sentence: He struggled to find his identity after moving to a new country.
Etymology
Origin: From Late Latin identitas, from Latin idem meaning 'the same'.
Synonyms
selfhoodindividualitypersonalitycharacter
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.
Translations
- Spanish: identidad
- French: identité
- German: Identität
- Russian: идентичность
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 of identity
Meaning: ID
Example Sentence: Gotta show my ID to confirm my identity.
Meaning: realness
Example Sentence: His music captures his realness and identity.