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/aɪˈdentəti/ 
| singular | identity |
| plural | identities |
Do you have any proof of identity?
He had managed to conceal his real identity.
They refused to reveal the identity of the person who won the lottery.
The countries have kept their own distinct political and cultural identities.
You have to let the children develop a sense of their own identity.
A merger with the banking giant will lead to a loss of their corporate identity.
Lorna went through a bit of an identity crisis after her divorce.
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