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pseudonym

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsudənɪm/ · UK /ˈsjuːdənɪm/

pseudonym means: A name someone uses instead of their real name, especially when writing or performing.

noun

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A name someone uses instead of their real name, especially when writing or performing.

  • She writes under a pseudonym.
  • The actor chose a pseudonym early in his career.
  • Did the author use different pseudonyms for different books?

How to use it: under a pseudonym (He published his poems under a pseudonym.)

Similar words: assumed name, pen name, alias

Common phrases: under a pseudonym, use a pseudonym, adopt a pseudonym, choose a pseudonym

Questions about pseudonym

What does pseudonym mean?

A name someone uses instead of their real name, especially when writing or performing.

What is pseudonym in other languages?

Türkçe: takma ad · Español: seudónimo · Français: pseudonyme · Deutsch: Pseudonym · Italiano: pseudonimo · 日本語: 偽名

How do you pronounce pseudonym?

In American English /ˈsudənɪm/; in British English /ˈsjuːdənɪm/.

How do you use pseudonym in a sentence?

She writes under a pseudonym. The actor chose a pseudonym early in his career.

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