consciousness
US /ˈkɑːn.ʃəs.nəs/
UK /ˈkɑːn.ʃəs.nəs/

1.
the state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings
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He lost consciousness after hitting his head.
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She slowly regained consciousness in the hospital.
2.
the fact of being aware of something, in particular a problem or issue
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There's a growing consciousness about environmental issues.
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The campaign aims to raise public consciousness about mental health.