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self–definition

noun self–def·i·ni·tion \-ˌde-fə-ˈni-shən\

Definition of SELF-DEFINITION

:  the evaluation by oneself of one's worth as an individual in distinction from one's interpersonal or social roles
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First Known Use of SELF-DEFINITION

1957

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