identity definition webster
Full Definition of IDENTITY. 1. a: sameness of essential or generic character in different instances b: sameness in all that constitutes the objective reality of a thing: oneness. 2. a: the distinguishing character or personality of an individual: individuality b: the relation established by psychological identification.3. 4.xamples of IDENTITY. 1  The identity of the criminal is not known. 2  They produced their passports as proof of their identities. 3  They arrested the wrong man. 4  As children grow, they establish their own identities. 5  people who seem to lack individual identity. 6  His art reflects his cultural identity.