selfhood.
State of having a distinct identity, or being an individual distinct from others; individuality.
Meaning & usage
State of having a distinct identity, or being an individual distinct from others; individuality.
The fully developed self; one's personality, character.
The quality of being self-centered or egocentric; selfishness.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English self Proto-Indo-European *keyt-der. Proto-Germanic *haiduzder. Proto-West Germanic *-haiduder. Old English -hād Middle English -hede English -hood English selfhood From self + -hood.
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