selfhood

noun
UK: /ˈselfhʊd/
US: /ˈselfhʊd/

  1. The state of being an individual or having a separate identity.

    1. He fought to preserve his selfhood.
    2. Discovering her artistic selfhood was a long, rewarding journey for her.

  2. Awareness of oneself as an individual; the feeling of being a unique person.

    1. Losing his memory affected his selfhood.
    2. Exploring different cultures can strengthen one's sense of selfhood.

  3. The qualities that make up a person's individual character.

    1. Her kindness is a key part of her selfhood.
    2. Facing adversity can reveal new aspects of a person's selfhood.

Synonyms

individuality identity ego self-identity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "selfhood" in English means: The state of being an individual or having a separate identity., Awareness of oneself as an individual; the feeling of being a unique person., The qualities that make up a person's individual character..

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

Synonyms for "selfhood": individuality, identity, ego, self-identity.

Example usage of "selfhood": "He fought to preserve his selfhood.". More examples on the page.