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pseudonym

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/psɛwˈdɔnimu/pseu·dó·ni·mo

Definition

1

A fictitious name used by an author, artist, or individual to conceal their real identity.

Usage examples

“The writer published her first novel under a male pseudonym.”
“Many artists use pseudonyms to separate their personal and professional lives.”

Common combinations

write under a pseudonymadopt a pseudonym