C1 verb Formal

macrodentity

/ˌmækroʊˈdɛntɪti/

To define, classify, or characterize an entity or group based on broad, large-scale structural or systemic features rather than individual traits. It involves assigning a collective identity to a subject within a wider sociological or global framework.

Examples

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1

In our daily interactions, we often macrodentity strangers by their profession before learning their names.

In our daily interactions, we often macrodentity strangers by their profession before learning their names.

2

The governing body seeks to macrodentity the various administrative regions to better distribute resources.

The governing body seeks to macrodentity the various administrative regions to better distribute resources.

3

It's annoying when people macrodentity you based solely on the generation you were born into.

It's annoying when people macrodentity you based solely on the generation you were born into.

Word Family

Noun
macrodentification
Verb
macrodentity
Adverb
macrodentifically
Adjective
macrodentified
Related
macro-identity
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Macro' (big) + 'Identity'. It is the act of giving something a 'Big Identity' rather than a small, personal one.

Quick Quiz

To analyze the impact of the new policy, researchers had to _______ the entire workforce into three broad categories.

Correct!

The correct answer is: macrodentity

Examples

1

In our daily interactions, we often macrodentity strangers by their profession before learning their names.

everyday

In our daily interactions, we often macrodentity strangers by their profession before learning their names.

2

The governing body seeks to macrodentity the various administrative regions to better distribute resources.

formal

The governing body seeks to macrodentity the various administrative regions to better distribute resources.

3

It's annoying when people macrodentity you based solely on the generation you were born into.

informal

It's annoying when people macrodentity you based solely on the generation you were born into.

4

Sociologists macrodentity urban populations to study the long-term effects of industrialization on communal behavior.

academic

Sociologists macrodentity urban populations to study the long-term effects of industrialization on communal behavior.

5

The marketing firm chose to macrodentity their target audience to capture broader market trends.

business

The marketing firm chose to macrodentity their target audience to capture broader market trends.

Word Family

Noun
macrodentification
Verb
macrodentity
Adverb
macrodentifically
Adjective
macrodentified
Related
macro-identity

Common Collocations

macrodentity a population macrodentity a population
macrodentity systemic trends macrodentity systemic trends
tendency to macrodentity tendency to macrodentity
macrodentity target segments macrodentity target segments
effort to macrodentity effort to macrodentity

Common Phrases

macrodentity the whole

macrodentity the whole

failure to macrodentity

failure to macrodentity

macrodentity across borders

macrodentity across borders

Often Confused With

macrodentity vs identify

Identify refers to recognizing specific individuals or things, while macrodentity refers to large-scale systemic classification.

macrodentity vs macro-identity

Macro-identity is the noun describing the state or concept, whereas macrodentity is the verb describing the action of assigning that state.

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Usage Notes

This word is most effective in formal or academic settings where you are discussing the top-down categorization of groups. Because it is a technical term, ensure the context clearly implies a macro-level perspective.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 'macrodentity' as a noun because of the '-ity' suffix, which usually denotes nouns. However, in this specific context, it is used as a verb to describe the process of identification.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Macro' (big) + 'Identity'. It is the act of giving something a 'Big Identity' rather than a small, personal one.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Greek 'makros' (large) and the Latin 'identitas' (sameness), combined to form a functional verb in modern systemic analysis.

Grammar Patterns

transitive verb regular conjugation: macrodentities, macrodentitied, macrodentitying often followed by a direct object (group or population)
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Cultural Context

This term is frequently utilized in global sociology and data science to discuss how individuals are perceived within large digital or geopolitical frameworks.

Quick Quiz

To analyze the impact of the new policy, researchers had to _______ the entire workforce into three broad categories.

Correct!

The correct answer is: macrodentity

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