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Definition self-identify in British English

self-identify verb

verb
1

to decide and state for yourself (eg what your gender is)

Example

The Gender Recognition Act does not allow trans people to self-identify their gender and forces them to undergo invasive medical tests.

Example

She insisted that every American had to self-identify as Irish-American, Chinese-American or whatever.

Definition self-identify in British English