self-identity

American  

[self-ahy-den-ti-tee, -i-den-, self-] / ˈsɛlf aɪˈdɛn tɪ ti, -ɪˈdɛn-, ˌsɛlf- /

noun

1. the identity or consciousness of identity of a thing with itself.

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self-identity British  

noun

1. the conscious recognition of the self as having a unique identity

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Etymology

Origin of self-identity

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Parliament enacted the so-called "law on protecting local self-identity" in June, empowering municipalities to regulate real estate purchases.

From Barron's

The law stipulates that under the "right to self-identity", settlements are entitled to protect and preserve their "social structure".

From Barron's

Almost all self-identity regulations adopted so far are discriminatory, according to lawyer Ilona Boros from the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union.

From Barron's

Regional Development Minister Tibor Navracsics, a former EU commissioner, who spearheaded the adoption of the self-identity law, denies any discriminatory intent.

From Barron's

“To let go of that feeling was something which took me time, and obviously I had to do my own catharsis. I had self-identity doubts,” Chand said.

From Los Angeles Times