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Meaning of self
The primary meaning of the word "self" refers to a person's essential being or identity.
Etymology of self
The word "self" originated from Old English "self" or "sylf", which is also related to Old Norse "sjálfr" and Old High German "selb", all of which are thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word "selbaz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "swe-", meaning "own" or "personal"
Historical usage of the word "self" dates back to the 9th century, initially used as a reflexive pronoun and later developing into a noun to describe a person's essential being or identity
Synonyms
ego
personality
individual
person
identity
character
being
soul
psyche
mind
heart
spirit
essence
core
inner self
personal
private
own
singular
solo
lone
unique
special
distinct
separate
independent
autonomous
self-contained
self-sufficient
individualistic
personalistic
subjective
inward
internal
intrinsic
inherent
innate
Definitions
- A person's essential being or identity, especially as distinct from their physical presence or external circumstances
- * The conscious or thinking part of a person's mind or being
- * A person considered as the subject of their own thoughts, feelings, and experiences
Usage Examples
- The concept of self is central to many philosophical and psychological theories
- * She struggled to find her true self amidst the pressures of social media
- * The artist's use of color and light was a reflection of her inner self
Antonyms
other
others
external
foreign
alien
strange
unfamiliar
different
opposing
contrary
opposing
contradictory
disparate
distinct
separate
detached
disconnected
isolated
alone
solitary
externalized
objectified
impersonal
collective
communal
shared
common
mutual
joint
cooperative