"self-recognition" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From self- + recognition. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|self|recognition}} self- + recognition Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} self-recognition (uncountable)
  1. (philosophy) The experience of one's own life, personality, etc.; recognition of oneself as a full-bodied individual. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy Synonyms: self-awareness
    Sense id: en-self-recognition-en-noun-0GcW9w2y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with self-, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 18 31 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with self-: 61 22 17 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 55 18 27 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 53 17 30 Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences
  2. A recognition made chiefly by oneself; an understanding reached by one's own thought and reflection. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-self-recognition-en-noun-4epCoiOT
  3. (immunology) The process by which the immune system distinguishes the body's own cells, DNA, etc. and those of a foreign, possibly pathogenic, agent. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Immunology
    Sense id: en-self-recognition-en-noun--OGvDrX2 Topics: immunology, medicine, sciences
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