identity

/aɪˈdɛntəti/
noun
  1. The qualities, beliefs, and characteristics that make a particular person or group different from others.
    • The team's identity is built on hard work and teamwork.
    • She struggled to find her own identity after moving to a new country.
    • Many teenagers go through a phase of questioning their identity.
  2. Official documents or information that prove who a person is.
    • He reported his lost wallet and feared his identity might be stolen.
    • You need to show your identity at the airport security checkpoint.
    • The police asked for proof of identity before letting her into the building.
  3. The fact of being exactly the same as something or someone else; sameness.
    • There is a surprising identity of interests between the two companies.
    • The identity of the two paintings was confirmed by the art expert.
    • The identity of their political views made them natural allies.
  4. A person's sense of self, especially in terms of gender, culture, or social role.
    • The school supports students in exploring their gender identity.
    • He felt a strong identity with the local community.
    • Her cultural identity is a mix of Japanese and Brazilian traditions.
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