self-identity
noun/ˌself aɪˈdentəti/
/ˌself aɪˈdentəti/
[uncountable, singular]- the way somebody considers their characteristics as a particular individual, especially in relation to the social environment they live or work in
- She has a strong sense of self-identity.
- The main character is a young woman who is on a quest for self-identity.
- As a teenager, he struggled with self-identity.
- Play can help children develop a positive self-identity.
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