self-identification
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of self-identification
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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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
The party's official position is that it campaigns for the right of self-identification for trans and non-binary people.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025
But the profound cultural shift regarding public and private spheres is, at its core, about self-identification.
From Slate • Sep. 10, 2025
The Crumbs moved often, which only heightened Robert’s self-identification as a misfit.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025
Of tribal chiefs, kings, and presidents Changes in the condition of human practical experiences effect changes in the self-identification of the individual and of groups of people.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai
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