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selfhood

/ˈsɛlf.hʊd/

selfhoodnoun

selfhoods

Translations

She values her selfhood and independence above all else.

Она ценит свою индивидуальность и независимость превыше всего.

The artist's work is a true expression of his selfhood.

Работы художника являются истинным выражением его самобытности.

Additional translations

Definitions

The state or quality of being a distinct individual; personal identity.

Existentialist thinkers focus on how circumstances shape a person's sense of selfhood.

Philosophy: the self regarded as an object of introspection or analysis.

In his essays, the philosopher dissected the nature of selfhood to understand consciousness.

Synonyms

selfhoodadjective

/ˈsɛlf.hʊd/

Used attributively before another noun to denote matters related to personal identity.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of an individual's personal identity; pertaining to the self (used only before a noun).

His book explores selfhood development in early childhood.