personal identity
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A young woman reflects on her personal identity while looking at old photographs.
Definition
Noun: 1. The distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity: The unique set of characteristics, beliefs, and experiences that define who a person is and that remain consistent over time, distinguishing them from others.
Usage
The term "personal identity" is used to discuss the core, enduring sense of self. It is a philosophical and psychological concept focusing on what makes a person the same person over time despite changes.
Examples
- Noun:
- Philosophical debates often explore what constitutes personal identity.
- After traveling the world, she returned with a stronger sense of her personal identity.
- The amnesia patient struggled with questions of personal identity.
Advanced Usage
- "Crisis of personal identity": A period of uncertainty and confusion about one's sense of self.
- Moving to a new country can sometimes trigger a crisis of personal identity.
Variants and Related Words
- Identity (n): A more general term that can refer to personal identity, social identity, or the state of being the same.
- The identity of the witness was kept secret.
- Selfhood (n): The quality that constitutes one's individuality; the state of having a distinct identity.
- Individuality (n): The qualities that make a person or thing distinct from others.
Synonyms
- Self
- Individuality
- Personhood
Related Phrases
- Sense of self: One's awareness of their own identity.
- The artist's work is deeply connected to her sense of self.
- Identity formation: The process of developing a distinct personality.
- Adolescence is a key period for identity formation.
A young woman reflects on her personal identity while looking at old photographs.
Noun
- the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
- you can lose your identity when you join the army