noun

identity

identity, individuality, personality

She has a strong sense of national identity.

She has a strong sense of national identity.

The police are trying to confirm the man's identity.

The police are trying to confirm the man's identity.

You need to show some form of identity.

You need to show some form of identity.

((a sense of)) identity. She has a strong sense of national identity.

((form of)) identity. You need to show some form of identity.

Synonyms: personality, self, individuality

From Late Latin 'identitas', from 'idem' meaning 'the same'.

Think of an 'ID' card, which shows your identity.

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