Pseudonym
/ˈsuːdənɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) A fictitious name used by an individual as an alternative to their legal name, often to conceal identity.
The author published the novel under a pseudonym to maintain privacy.
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- pseudonyms
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Commentary
Often used in literary and legal contexts to protect identity; clarity between 'pseudonym' and 'alias' depends on usage.
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