the conscious recognition of the self as having a unique identity
self-identity in American English
(ˈsɛlfaɪˈdɛntəti)
noun
1.
the identity of a thing with itself
2.
awareness of one's individual identity
self-identity in American English
(ˈselfaiˈdentɪti, -ɪˈden-, ˌself-)
noun
the identity or consciousness of identity of a thing with itself
Word origin
[1865–70]This word is first recorded in the period 1865–70. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: batting average, figure skating, steamroller, tick-tack-toe, valence
Examples of 'self-identity' in a sentence
self-identity
Issues such as loss of status and changing self-identity might need addressing.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
These areas are responsible for our self-identity and for socialisation and empathy.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It's about beauty and self-identity and loyalty and struggle and joy and despair, and all of it shared.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Fashion can be used to alter appearance, manipulate self-identity and boost confidence by enhancing positive aspects and concealing others.