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self-identification

[ self-ahy-den-tuh-fi-key-shuhn, -i-den-, self- ]

noun

  1. identification of oneself with some other person or thing.


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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of self-identification1

First recorded in 1950–55
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Example Sentences

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The Crumbs moved often, which only heightened Robert’s self-identification as a misfit.

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Self-identification as Native American also flouts the sovereign right of tribes to determine rules for citizenship.

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Earlier, at First Minister's Questions, Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay challenged Swinney to drop the government's support for gender self-identification.

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There has been particular controversy in light of the debate about whether the gender recognition process should be streamlined - there was a lengthy wrangle at Holyrood over “self-identification†reforms.

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The Scottish government previously tried to take the lead, when Nicola Sturgeon led the charge with self-identification reforms.

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