identity
6 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
identities
plural
identities
Britannica Dictionary definition of IDENTITY
1
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who someone is
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the name of a person
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The identity of the criminal/victim is not known.
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The face of the witness was hidden in order to protect her identity. [=to keep her name from being known]
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The documents proved/established his identity. [=proved/established who he was]
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They produced their passports as proof of their identities.
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You will need to show proof of identity. [=something that shows that you are who you say you are]
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They arrested the wrong man. It was a case of mistaken identity.
2
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the qualities, beliefs, etc., that make a particular person or group different from others
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As children grow, they establish their own identities.
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She did not want to be known only as the wife of her husband. She insisted on having her own identity. [=on being known for her own qualities, achievements, etc.]
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people who seem to lack individual identity
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He has a strong sense of personal identity. [=a strong feeling about exactly the kind of person he is]
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His art reflects his cultural/racial identity.
