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alterity

/ˈɔːltərɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does alterity mean?

noun

The state or quality of being different or other; a relation of being to another, especially in a contrasting or opposing sense.

Example

"The concept of alterity is central to understanding the complexities of human identity and culture."

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