identity

noun
UK: /aɪˈdentɪti/
US: /aɪˈdentədi/

  1. Who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different from others.

    1. My identity is secret, I don't want anyone to know me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's brand identity is very important for recognition and customer loyalty. [ ] [ ]

  2. A feeling of being similar to and able to understand a particular person or group of people.

    1. I feel a strong identity with my local community and its values. [ ] [ ]
    2. Teenagers often struggle to find their own identity separate from their parents. [ ] [ ]

  3. Proof of who you are, such as a passport or driver's license.

    1. I need to show my identity to enter the building, it's required. [ ] [ ]
    2. The police asked him to produce some form of identity to verify his name. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

individuality character personality identification self

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "identity" in English means: Who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different from others., A feeling of being similar to and able to understand a particular person or group of people., Proof of who you are, such as a passport or driver's license..

The phonetic transcription of "identity" is /aɪˈdentɪti/ in British English and /aɪˈdentədi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "identity": individuality, character, personality, identification, self.

Example usage of "identity": "My identity is secret, I don't want anyone to know me.". More examples on the page.