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
But the profound cultural shift regarding public and private spheres is, at its core, about self-identification.
From Slate • Sep. 10, 2025
"With hindsight, I wish I had," she writes, although she continues to argue in favour of the general principle of gender self-identification.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025
The Crumbs moved often, which only heightened Robert’s self-identification as a misfit.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025
The unknowns were under a heavy screen and wouldn't cooperate with the Space Guard's self-identification requirements.
From The Universe — or Nothing by Moldeven, Meyer
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