consciousness

US /ˈkɑːn.ʃəs.nəs/
UK /ˈkɑːn.ʃəs.nəs/
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1.

the state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings

:
He lost consciousness after hitting his head.
She slowly regained consciousness in the hospital.
2.

the fact of being aware of something, in particular a problem or issue

:
There's a growing consciousness about environmental issues.
The campaign aims to raise public consciousness about mental health.