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Meaning of identity policing | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The act or habit of a person or other entity attempting to convince another person, usually one with a marginalized identity, that their identity is invalid or that they do not belong to a group with whom they claim to identify.

derogatory, figuratively, uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

identity politician identity politics identity property identity provider identity restoration identity theft

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