Meaning of self-identify | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To identify (oneself) with a particular person or group, or as part of a particular group.
   reflexive, transitive
2. To identify oneself as belonging to a particular group or category.
   intransitive

Examples

“This is a new type of emperor; he is self-identified with the divinity, his celestial virtues legitimizing his power.”

“Among those who self-identified themselves as Native American, 80 percent of them had white ancestors, along with 20 percent for blacks, Hispanics, and Asians.”

“In this instance, 70% of Jews self-identify as leaning to or members of the Democratic party.”

“When it comes to love, Beth self-identifies as “a person who is attracted to both sexes,” and is interested in upending conventional narratives.”

“So, why is self-identifying so important and how does it benefit the organization and the employee?”

“A Nebraska state lawmaker apologized on Monday after he publicly cited a persistent but debunked rumor alleging that schools are placing litter boxes in school bathrooms to accommodate children who self-identify as cats.”

“Online forums dedicated to incel culture are a reliable way to see how the term evolved and is used today. A subreddit, or forum on Reddit, called r/incels was one of the most visible meeting places for self-identified incels until it was banned by Reddit in 2017 for “violent content.””

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