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  • identity Who or what someone or something is. The new name shows Naoero's unique identity.
  • pride A feeling of happiness about something you belong to. The change aims to strengthen national pride.
  • culture The ideas, customs, and social behavior of a group. Naoero's culture is celebrated with the new name.
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