Kilo Lingo

/aɪˈdentɪti/

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Translation

Who a person is; the name and facts that show who you are.

Word origin

From Latin identitas, built on idem meaning the same, because your identity is what makes you the same person over time.

Origin
Latin
Root
idem
English cognates
identical

Examples

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Your identity is who you are; you can prove it with a card or a passport.

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Keeping your identity secret means not letting people know who you are.

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A false identity is a made-up name and story that is not really you.

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This word is part of lesson 43.