The act of identifying oneself or recognizing oneself as a particular individual or group.

आत्म-पहचान

English Usage: Her self-identification as a member of the LGBTQ+ community was empowering.

Hindi Usage: उसकी आत्म-पहचान एक LGBTQ+ समुदाय के सदस्य के रूप में सशक्त बनाने वाली थी।

To declare or assert one's identity.

अपनी पहचान घोषित करना

English Usage: He self-identifies as an artist who focuses on abstract expressionism.

Hindi Usage: वह अपनी पहचान एक कलाकार के रूप में करता है जो अमूर्त अभिव्यक्ति पर केंद्रित है।