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identity card

American

noun

a card for identifying the bearer, giving name, address, and other personal data.

identity card British

noun

a card that establishes a person's identity, esp one issued to all members of the population in wartime, to the staff of an organization, etc

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identity cards

plural

Etymology

Origin of identity card

First recorded in 1895–1900

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identity card

One even sent a copy of his identity card.

From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026

"I am a Pakistani, but I don't have my identity card," another 22-year-old Bengali, Ahmed, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026

Citizens can continue to use national identity card if they choose, which has been standard for decades in Switzerland.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2025

This contains people's core documents such as passport, identity card and drivers' licence.

From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2025

My mind flashed to him snapping the identity card and letter from my hand.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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