self–designation

noun self–des·ig·na·tion \-ˌde-zig-ˈnā-shən\

Definition of SELF-DESIGNATION

: a name or title that an animate entity (as a person or body of people) uses usually by choice to refer to itself

1848

Next Word in the Dictionary: self–destroyingPrevious Word in the Dictionary: self–despairAll Words Near: self-designation

What made you want to look up self-designation? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears