self-definition

noun

self-def·​i·​ni·​tion ˌself-ˌde-fə-ˈni-shən 

: the evaluation by oneself of one's worth as an individual in distinction from one's interpersonal or social roles

Examples of self-definition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rather than allowing the market to define what the brand was, Norma Kamali defined it first, and that philosophy of self-definition arguably resonates with Generation Z more than any generation before it. —Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

The United States, searching for self-definition but loath to lose its illusions—its innocence—needed all of this as a counterpoint. —Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026

The capsule is expressed through Fear of God’s signature silhouettes, featuring Don’t Stop Your Future script and a profile symbolizing identity and self-definition. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 May 2026

Wings suggest movement, resilience, and self-definition. —Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026

This is about conscious self-definition. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025

In a moment when the fashion system runs at an extremely fast pace, Jingru Wang and Sadamatsu created a space of interconnection and care, reciprocity and self-definition. —Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025

The full moon in Aries blazes with bold, assertive energy, marking a climactic moment for action, courage, and self-definition. —Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 6 Oct. 2025

Mercury in Leo motivates courageous self-definition. —Colin Bedell, Them., 13 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-definition

• academician
• cycloaddition
• decomposition
• diagnostician
• disinhibition
• indisposition
• interposition
• juxtaposition
• mathematician
• metacognition
• metaphysician
• neurotransmission