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
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
The Crumbs moved often, which only heightened Robert’s self-identification as a misfit.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 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
Consequently, artistic knowledge is accumulated, and art-related communication becomes a well defined practical experience, leading to self-identification such as art historian, art theoretician, art critic, and the like.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai
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