identity (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /aɪˈdɛntəti/
Definition
The qualities, beliefs, personality, looks and/or expressions that make a person or group different from others.
Examples
The book explores the protagonist's struggle to find her identity.
National identity is often tied to shared history and culture.
We need to verify your identity before proceeding.
How to Use identity
- identity of (prepositional phrase)
- The specific qualities that distinguish a person or thing. — "The detective struggled to determine the identity of the mysterious caller."
- identity crisis (collocation)
- A period of uncertainty and confusion about one's sense of self. — "Many teenagers go through an identity crisis as they figure out who they are."
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