identifier
noun
something, such as a name, number, code, label, etc., that serves to identify or represent a person or thing.
self-identifier
-
a word derived from
identifier.
Example Sentences
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Somehow, the word exists in many forms at once: It’s a widely known epithet of a bygone era, a counterculture shorthand for something exotic and spiritual, a proud self-identifier and an unspeakable slur.
From Los Angeles Times β Apr. 11, 2023
