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Meaning of "identity crisis" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF IDENTITY CRISIS

identity crisis  [aɪˈdentɪtɪ ˈkraɪsɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IDENTITY CRISIS

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Identity crisis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES IDENTITY CRISIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Identity crisis

Identity crisis, according to psychologist Erik Erikson, is the failure to achieve ego identity during adolescence. Erikson coined the term. The stage of psychosocial development in which identity crisis may occur is called the Identity Cohesion versus Role Confusion stage. During this stage, we are faced with physical growth, sexual maturation, and integrating our ideas of ourselves and about what others think of us. We therefore form our self-image and endure the task of resolving the crisis of our basic ego identity. Successful resolution of the crisis depends on one’s progress through previous developmental stages, centering on issues such as trust, autonomy, and initiative.

Definition of identity crisis in the English dictionary

The definition of identity crisis in the dictionary is a state in which a person experiences uncertainty about who they really are and their proper role in life. Other definition of identity crisis is a state in which a country, organization, etc is subject to disorientation and uncertainty about their true role.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IDENTITY CRISIS


anaclisis
ˌænəˈklaɪsɪs
analysis
əˈnælɪsɪs
anecdysis
ˌænɛkˈdaɪsɪs
basis
ˈbeɪsɪs
crisis
ˈkraɪsɪs
eccrisis
ekˈkraɪsɪs
endysis
ɛnˈdaɪsɪs
epicrisis
ˈɛpɪˌkraɪsɪs
genesis
ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs
hemoptysis
hɪˈmɒptɪsɪs
hypothesis
haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs
Isis
ˈaɪsɪs
lysis
ˈlaɪsɪs
metecdysis
ˌmɛtɛkˈdaɪsɪs
noncrisis
ˌnɒnˈkraɪsɪs
oasis
əʊˈeɪsɪs
phthisis
ˈθaɪsɪs
physis
ˈfaɪsɪs
precrisis
priːˈkraɪsɪs
synthesis
ˈsɪnθɪsɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IDENTITY CRISIS

identification
identification mark
identification papers
identification parade
identification tag
identified
identifier
identifies
identify
Identikit
identities
identity
identity card
identity disc
identity element
identity hyphen
identity papers
identity parade
identity theft
identity theory

WORDS THAT END LIKE IDENTITY CRISIS

anagnorisis
chorisis
debt crisis
enclisis
energy crisis
Gulf Crisis
merisis
midlife crisis
proclisis
quarterlife crisis
rachischisis

Synonyms and antonyms of identity crisis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «identity crisis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IDENTITY CRISIS

Find out the translation of identity crisis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of identity crisis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «identity crisis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

身份危机
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

crisis de identidad
570 millions of speakers

English

identity crisis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पहचान के संकट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أزمة الهوية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кризис идентичности
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

crise de identidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পরিচয় সঙ্কট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

crise d´identité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Krisis identiti
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Identitätskrise
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アイデンティティクライシス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

정체성의 위기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Krisis identitas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cuộc khủng hoảng bản sắc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அடையாள நெருக்கடி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओळख संकट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kimlik krizi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

crisi di identità
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kryzys tożsamości
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

криза ідентичності
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

criza de identitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κρίση ταυτότητας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

identiteit krisis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

identitetskris
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

identitetskrise
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of identity crisis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IDENTITY CRISIS»

The term «identity crisis» is regularly used and occupies the 67.237 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IDENTITY CRISIS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «identity crisis» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «identity crisis» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about identity crisis

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7 QUOTES WITH «IDENTITY CRISIS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word identity crisis.
1
Jai Courtney
After 'A Good Day to Die Hard,' I had a bit of an identity crisis as far as where I wanted to place myself in the business. When it's all new and fresh, there is a lot of pressure to know what you represent, and I didn't really get that.
2
Jane Leavy
Sports journalism is in the midst of an identity crisis so profound that we no longer know whether we're made up of one word or two.
3
Bryant H. McGill
Materialism is an identity crisis.
4
Sam Robards
When I started acting, it was like a double identity crisis - your basic crisis, compounded by people saying, 'there goes Robards' kid, Bacall's kid.' Now I realize, sure, that gets your foot in the door, but once it's there, it's your foot. I'm not bothered anymore. I'm confident of my abilities.
5
Ray Romano
Right after 'Raymond' I had a world-is-my-oyster attitude, but I found out I don't like oysters. I had this existential emptiness. 'What is my purpose? Who am I?' I had a big identity crisis.
6
Anne Taintor
Becoming an entrepreneur was the furthest thing from my mind. I actually had an identity crisis when I realized I had become one.
7
Sara Zarr
Everyone has an identity crisis when they are 16 or 17 years old.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IDENTITY CRISIS»

Discover the use of identity crisis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to identity crisis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Identity Crisis: How Identification is Overused and ...
Showing an ID doesn't protect against terrorism the way people think. This book explodes the myths surrounding identification and, at the same time, shows the way forward.
Jim Harper, 2006
2
Identity Crisis!: 100 Redesigns That Transformed Stale ...
This volume showcases redesigns of logos, stationery, signage, websites, menus, environment and collateral items, as well as the stories behind the process.
Jeff Fisher, 2007
3
Identity: Youth and Crisis
Identity: Youth and Crisis collects Erik H. Erikson's major essays on topics originating in the concept of the adolescent identity crisis. Identity, Erikson writes, is an unfathomable as it is all-pervasive.
Erik H. Erikson, 1994
4
Secret Identity Crisis
When superheroine Ultraviolet begins fighting crime in Kanigher Falls, a town that has never had its own superhero, comic book expert Nate Banks becomes convinced that she is Ms. Matthews, his history teacher at Ditko Middle School.
Jake Bell, 2010
5
Identity Crisis
WHERE IS HER TWIN?
Laura Scott, 2012
6
Professional Identity Crisis: Race, Class, Gender, and ...
Conservatives blame affirmative action, while liberals blame intentional discrimination. The extensive research reported in "Professional Identity Crisis" belies both conspiracy theories.
Cary Gabriel Costello, Carrie Yang Costello, 2006
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Identity Crisis
Four adventures of the popular superhero feature battles with the Taskmaster, a baddy built of bees, the Fantastic Four, and the Mighty Thor, as Spider-Man struggles to keep his identity hidden.
Marc Sumerak, Chris Kipiniak, Ale Garza, 2008
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Identity Crisis
So don't worry about why you may not receive any recognition for the work you do in this lifetime. The reward is far beyond "time.
Mary Ruth Turner, 2011
9
Ethnic Tensions in Liberia's National Identity Crisis: ...
The author also discusses theoretical models with practical methods for bridging ethnic difference, giving the work widespread relevance in conflict resolution.
Emmanuel Dolo, 2007
10
Identity Crisis
Identity Crisis is a collection of poems expressing the struggle with self identity and interpersonal relationships, while coping with the past and present.
Joe Maples, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IDENTITY CRISIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term identity crisis is used in the context of the following news items.
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RICK BERMAN: Hillary Clinton's identity crisis confuses followers …
This contradiction is just the latest example of Clinton's ongoing identity crisis. Is she a pragmatic centrist in the model of Bill “the era of big ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
2
A Southern Culture Identity Crisis | Johnny C. Sain - Huffington Post
October 1717: Philadelphia is a bustling town and busy port with immigrants arriving regularly. Quaker Jonathan Dickinson notices a new type ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
3
Identity crisis | The Economist
Identity crisis. Forensic science's flaws are catching up with it. Jul 18th 2015 | From the print edition. Timekeeper. Add this article to your reading list by clicking ... «The Economist, Jul 15»
4
Like its insectoid hero, Ant-man is a film with an identity crisis
There's a struggle at the heart of Ant-Man between the corporate and the eccentric. by Ryan Gilbey Published 16 July, 2015 - 09:44 ... «New Statesman, Jul 15»
5
Helping my son through his adopted identity crisis
Typically, a kid looks to his parents for inspiration, then models a new identity similar to theirs - or opposite of theirs - depending on the ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
6
The Hijab's identity crisis
The purpose behind wearing the hijab is for a woman to cover herself so that a man should know her for her mind, not her body. However ... «Shout Out UK, Jul 15»
7
TV's Two Adam Goldbergs Wage War Over Twitter Identity Crisis
The Goldbergs creator Adam F. Goldberg and The Jim Gaffigan Show co-star Adam Goldberg are in the midst of a Twitter feud over ABC's The ... «Hollywood Reporter, Jul 15»
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In Chit Mahal childbirth, hope to end identity crisis
On Thursday last week, Ainul signed the form during the census drive in the enclaves in Cooch Behar district, effectively stating his willingness ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
9
Final Fantasy XIV Heavensward Log Two: Identity Crisis
I'd love to be able to report this week that I've reached the new level cap and experienced some of the high-end content Final Fantasy XIV's first ... «Kotaku Australia, Jul 15»
10
BWW Reviews: GIRL VERSUS CORINTH Experiences Identity
To put it succinctly, Girl Versus Corinth is a musical with an identity crisis that seeks to cover so much ground that it ends up achieving pretty ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Identity crisis [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/identity-crisis>. May 2024 ».
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