SINCE 1828
self-expression
noun
self-ex·pres·sion
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Definition of self-expression
: the expression of one's own personality : assertion of one's individual traits
Other Words from self-expression
self-expressive
\ ˌself-ik-ˈspre-siv
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adjective
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adjective
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self-expression
noun
English Language Learners Definition of self-expression
: the expression of your thoughts or feelings especially through artistic activities (such as painting, writing, dancing, etc.)
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