self-identification
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of self-identification
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Critics further argue that the new definition could exclude many transgender people, particularly those who rely on self-identification, including some trans men and women as well as non-binary and gender-fluid people.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
An alleged victim’s self-identification as such, Mr. Clayton told the judges, is all that is required for the department to conceal records on her behalf or remove records entirely.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
As in nondigital spaces, the motivation behind that self-identification can be born from a genuine desire to share and connect with others, or it can be ego-driven.
From Slate • Sep. 10, 2025
"I started to learn what misogyny was, and I started to learn what patriarchy was," Schneider explained about her move from the religious right to her current self-identification as a moderate.
From Salon • Oct. 21, 2024
Her remarkable power of self-identification with the character set before her was, in this case, aided by person and voice.
From Great Singers, Second Series Malibran To Titiens by Ferris, George T. (George Titus)
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