Pen Name
/ˈpɛn ˌneɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) A pseudonym used by an author to conceal their identity in literary works.
The author published the controversial book under a pen name to avoid public backlash.
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Commentary
A pen name is primarily a literary pseudonym and may have implications for copyright ownership depending on authorship disclosures.
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