Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alias
noun
/ˈeɪ.li.əs/
Definition
A name that someone uses instead of their real name.
Examples
- She wrote her novels under the alias of Jane Doe.
- His real name is Michael, but he uses the alias ‘The Shadow’ for his online gaming profile.
- The criminal was known by several aliases to avoid being captured.
Meaning
An alias is often used by people to conceal their identity or to adopt a different persona.
Synonyms
- pseudonym
- nickname
- moniker
