Their identities vs Their identity

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Their identities' is used when referring to multiple individuals having distinct identities, while 'their identity' is used when talking about a collective identity shared by a group of people.

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Their identities

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to multiple individuals, each with their own distinct identity.

Examples:

The detective was trying to uncover their identities.
Each member of the group had their own unique identities.

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I've given you their identities.
These two gentlemen have taken over their identities.
Refugees are people uprooted from their own country and often deprived of their identities, sometimes having an uncertain administrative status.
I've given you their identities.
It's a question of re-imprinting their identities, establishing again who they are.
Not bothering to disguise their identities, they spoke out forcefully against their adversaries in City Hall.
He's stripping his victims of their identities.
Allowing dissenters to shield their identities frees them to express critical, minority views...
And, as a consequence, on their identities.
And are challenged to think about their identities in terms of multiplicitiy.
It's tragic that North Koreans have to hide their identities and struggle so hard just to survive.
He's going to offer up the man who disrespected both their identities.
The list of their identities is encrypted, But the sardovians have already managed to break a couple names.
One would think that, more than other people, Americans are in control of their identities.
In many parts of the world, the role of elders and reverence for one's ancestors are contributing factors to the formation of their identities.
Their identities have not been released.
Their identities become radically universal, their communities always have the door open.
Their identities, locations, assignments.
Their identities were based upon their role as consumers of certain commercial products.
Their identities were wiped from all databases so they wouldn't be recognized as American military.

Alternatives:

the identities of the suspects
his/her identities
our identities
your identities
my identities

Their identity

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a collective identity shared by a group of people.

Examples:

The community takes pride in their identity.
The team's identity is based on teamwork and collaboration.

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The greater probabilities oppose their identity.
I'll need proof of their identity.
Counterfeiters employ sophisticated methods to conceal their identity, often using falsified manufacturing and shipping papers.
They have regained and rediscovered their identity as independent countries after half a century of Soviet occupation.
This e-mail address gives us a direct line to their identity.
The baptized discover their identity henceforth in that communion.
People with BPD tend to have trouble seeing a clear picture of their identity.
Some find their identity in opposition to others.
Since scammers are afraid to reveal their identity, they usually refuse to join video-talks.
The common man does not know their identity.
They did not know that because of their identity... a terrible tragedy awaited them.
Why is their identity not announced?
Commission officials shall present a written authority stating their identity and capacity.
Only independent nations, conscious of their identity, will make that effort.
We are trampling on their identity and their aspirations.
Applicants shall provide information concerning their identity and make-up.
The Kurds will never accept non-recognition of their identity.
They were hooded for not disclosing their identity.
This makes an important part of their identity.
They were deprived of their identity and became slaves.

Alternatives:

the identity of the group
his/her identity
our identity
your identity
my identity

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