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self-ex·pres·sion | \ ˌself-ik-ˈspre-shən 
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\Definition of self-expression
: the expression of one's own personality : assertion of one's individual traits
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self-expression
nounEnglish 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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The first known use of self-expression was in 1892
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