self–expression

noun self–ex·pres·sion \-ik-ˈspre-shən\

: the expression of your thoughts or feelings especially through artistic activities (such as painting, writing, dancing, etc.)

Full Definition of SELF-EXPRESSION

: the expression of one's own personality : assertion of one's individual traits

— self–ex·pres·sive \-ˈspre-siv\ adjective

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1892

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