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Meaning of selfhood | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. State of having a distinct identity, or being an individual distinct from others; individuality.
    uncountable, usually
  2. The fully developed self; one's personality, character.
    uncountable, usually
  3. The quality of being self-centered or egocentric; selfishness.
    uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“Indeed, while geography is neither a key dimension of identity nor its determinant, it is one of the most important categories through which nationhood can be explored and articulated. It both grounds a sense of national selfhood and gives it a framework through which a continuous shaping of identity can "take place."”

CEFR level

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

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