selfhood

[self-hoo d]

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noun

the state of being an individual person; individuality.
one's personality.
selfishness.

Origin of selfhood

First recorded in 1640–50; self + -hood

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Related Words for selfhood

character, circumstances, coherence, distinctiveness, existence, identification, individualism, individuality, integrity, name, oneness, particularity, personality, self, singleness, singularity, status, uniqueness, ipseity, selfdom

Examples from the Web for selfhood

Contemporary Examples of selfhood

Instead, each American should spend his days cultivating his individualism, his selfhood.
How the American Novel Lost Its Religion
Philip F. Gura
April 18, 2013

Historical Examples of selfhood

It is quickly reached when we attempt to probe the mystery of selfhood.
Mountain Meditations
L. Lind-af-Hageby
For selfhood—the asserting of the Ego—is the root of all evil.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8
Elbert Hubbard
In selfhood, nothing can be done, for life is always in conjunction.
Dawn
Mrs. Harriet A. Adams
The title which I have chosen for this discourse, is Selfhood and Sacrifice.
Christianity and Modern Thought
Various
Selfhood I have preferred to call it; self-love, be it, if you please.
Christianity and Modern Thought
Various

British Dictionary definitions for selfhood

selfhood

noun

philosophy
1. the state of having a distinct identity
2. the individuality so possessed
a person's character
the quality of being egocentric

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