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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSelf-expression
/ˌsɛlf.ɪkˈsprɛʃ.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The expression of one's own personality, feelings, or ideas, especially through creative work, speech, or style.
"Artistic projects provide a wonderful outlet for personal self-expression." - 2
The assertion of one's individual identity and independence.
"Fashion is often used as a tool for bold and uninhibited self-expression."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term is a compound formed from the English prefix 'self-', originating from Proto-Germanic *selbaz, and 'expression', derived from the Latin 'expressio' meaning 'a pressing out' or 'representation'. First appearing in modern psychological and philosophical discourse in the late 19th century, the concept evolved to describe the outward articulation of one's inner individuality, thoughts, and creative identity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Self-expression" is said worldwide
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expression de soi
Transliteration: eks-pre-syohn duh swah
"La peinture est une forme essentielle d'expression de soi."
Selbstdarstellung
Transliteration: zɛlbst-daʁˌʃtɛlʊŋ
"Musik ist eine wichtige Form der Selbstdarstellung."
espressione di sé
Transliteration: es-pres-sio-ne di se
"La scrittura creativa permette una profonda espressione di sé."
autoexpresión
Transliteration: ow-to-eks-pre-syon
"El baile es una poderosa herramienta de autoexpresión."
autoexpressão
Transliteration: aw-tu-es-pre-sãw
"A moda pode ser uma forma de autoexpressão."
आत्म-अभिव्यक्ति
Transliteration: aatma-abhivyakti
"कला आत्म-अभिव्यक्ति का एक सशक्त माध्यम है।"
自我表达
Transliteration: zìwǒ biǎodǎ
"艺术是年轻人自我表达的重要途径。"
자기표현
Transliteration: jagi-pyohyeon
"그는 음악을 통해 자기표현을 한다."
自己表現
Transliteration: jiko hyōgen
"アートは大切な自己表現の手段です。"
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