selfhood

noun

1. (uncountable, usually)State of having a distinct identity, or being an individual distinct from others; individuality.
2. (uncountable, usually)The fully developed self; one's personality, character.

   “Indeed, while geography is neither a key dimension of identity nor its determinant, it is one of the most important categories through which nationhood can be explored and articulated. It both grounds a sense of national selfhood and gives it a framework through which a continuous shaping of identity can "take place."”

3. (uncountable, usually)The quality of being self-centered or egocentric; selfishness.