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
"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
However, this figure is likely an undercount since the data relies on self-identification, which many students and families choose not to disclose.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024
He needs help in choosing a job, because self-identification is dependent upon some kind of occupational identity.
From Herein is Love A Study of the Biblical Doctrine of Love in Its Bearing on Personality, Parenthood, Teaching, and All Other Human Relationships. by Howe, Reuel L.
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