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identity

/aɪˈdɛntɪti/
English Definition
n. who someone is; the qualities of a person or group
中文释义
身份,特性
Example Sentence

A nation's cultural identity is often shaped by its shared language, historical narratives, and artistic traditions.

一个国家的文化特性往往由其共同语言、历史叙事和艺术传统塑造而成。

Synonyms
persona character distinctiveness
Antonyms
anonymity
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “identity”?

  1. A Unfair treatment; ability to distinguish
  2. B A person who watches something happen but is not involved
  3. C Who someone is; the qualities of a person or group
  4. D Tool or gadget
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C — Who someone is; the qualities of a person or group. “identity” means who someone is; the qualities of a person or group.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “who someone is; the qualities of a person or group”?

  1. A identity
  2. B discrimination
  3. C onlooker
  4. D device
Show answer

A — identity. “identity” means who someone is; the qualities of a person or group.

Common questions about “identity”

What does “identity” mean?

identity — who someone is; the qualities of a person or group. In Chinese: 身份,特性.

How do you pronounce “identity”?

identity is pronounced /aɪˈdɛntɪti/.

How is “identity” used in a sentence?

A nation's cultural identity is often shaped by its shared language, historical narratives, and artistic traditions. (一个国家的文化特性往往由其共同语言、历史叙事和艺术传统塑造而成。)

What are synonyms for “identity”?

persona, character, distinctiveness — all close in meaning to identity (who someone is; the qualities of a person or group).

What is the opposite of “identity”?

anonymity — each the opposite of identity (who someone is; the qualities of a person or group).

Is “identity” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. identity is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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