identity card

noun

1. a card for identifying the bearer, giving name, address, and other personal data.

identity card

noun

1. a card that establishes a person's identity, esp one issued to all members of the population in wartime, to the staff of an organization, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of identity card¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

However, there was a backlash against the government late last year after it was proposed that identity cards be used instead of passports for those travelling between Botswana and Zimbabwe.

From BBC

She alleged that, before the elections, families who were dependent on state funds had seen their identity cards taken away.

From BBC

Hassanshahi said he didn’t know why they had to use fake notaries or fake identity cards to sell the house, Versoza wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

As identity cards are not issued by Venezuelan consulates abroad, this meant many Venezuelans whose IDs had expired could not vote.

From BBC

The police also allege that Mr Khalusha's wife was his first victim and say her identity card was found among the belongings of other allegedly victims.

From BBC