🪪identity

noun
/aɪˈdɛntɪti/

Meaning

the characteristics, feelings, or beliefs that make a person or group different from others
the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is; proof of who someone is
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.

Example Sentences

Cultural traditions are an important part of national identity.

She struggled to maintain her cultural identity while living in a foreign country.

The day reinforces our national identity.

Example Expressions

identity crisis

Synonyms

self, individuality, character, personality, uniqueness
Entry 1
self, individuality, character, personality
Entry 2
character, personality, individuality, self
Entry 3
character, personality, individuality, uniqueness, self

Antonyms

anonymity, impersonation, uniformity, sameness, conformity, confusion, uncertainty, ambiguity
Entry 1
anonymity, impersonation
Entry 2
anonymity, uniformity, sameness, conformity
Entry 3
anonymity, confusion, uncertainty, ambiguity

Collocations

national identity, personal identity, social identity, identity card, cultural identity
Entry 1
national identity, personal identity, social identity, identity card
Entry 2
cultural identity, personal identity, identity card

More Example Sentences

Maintaining one's cultural identity while living abroad is a challenge.

Religious practices are often deeply intertwined with cultural identity.

The gap between online identity and real identity is gradually widening.

A taxi driver finds a wallet on the back seat of his car left behind by a passenger earlier that evening and it contains cash, credit cards, and an identity card

A taxi driver finds a wallet on the back seat of his car left behind by a passenger earlier that evening and it contains cash, credit cards, and an identity card so he checks the address on the ID

A taxi driver finds a wallet on the back seat of his car left behind by a passenger earlier that evening and it contains cash, credit cards, and an identity card so he checks the address on the ID and drives across the city to return it

A taxi driver finds a wallet on the back seat of his car left behind by a passenger earlier that evening and it contains cash, credit cards, and an identity card so he checks the address on the ID and drives across the city to return it even though his shift has already ended

A taxi driver finds a wallet on the back seat of his car left behind by a passenger earlier that evening and it contains cash, credit cards, and an identity card so he checks the address on the ID and drives across the city to return it even though his shift has already ended and the grateful passenger offers him a generous reward

A taxi driver finds a wallet on the back seat of his car left behind by a passenger earlier that evening and it contains cash, credit cards, and an identity card so he checks the address on the ID and drives across the city to return it even though his shift has already ended and the grateful passenger offers him a generous reward but he politely declines and says he is just doing the right thing

A taxi driver finds a wallet on the back seat of his car left behind by a passenger earlier that evening and it contains cash, credit cards, and an identity card so he checks the address on the ID and drives across the city to return it even though his shift has already ended and the grateful passenger offers him a generous reward but he politely declines and says he is just doing the right thing earning the respect and admiration of everyone who hears the story.

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