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identities

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //aɪˈdɛntɪˌtiz// UK //aɪdˈɛntɪtiz// iden·ti·ties

n. the qualities, beliefs, and characteristics that make a person or group who they are. You use this when talking about how people see themselves or how others recognize them.

n. the distinct characteristics, qualities, or beliefs that define an individual or a collective group. Often refers to the social and psychological construction of selfhood in relation to others.


SIMPLE

The twins have very different identities despite looking the same.

CONTEXTUAL

Many people living abroad find that they develop complex identities that blend their home culture with their new environment.

COMPLEX

The exhibition explores how digital spaces allow users to curate multiple identities, often blurring the line between their authentic selves and their online personas.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'identity'; frequently used in sociological contexts to discuss the intersection of race, gender, and class.

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