Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
allonym
noun
ˈaləˌnim
Definition
A name that a writer uses in place of their own, typically one that is not their actual name.
Examples
- George Eliot is an allonym for Mary Ann Evans.
- In the age of social media, some people choose to use allonyms to protect their identity while expressing their thoughts.
- The famous author J.K. Rowling used the allonym Robert Galbraith for her crime fiction series.
Meaning
An allonym is a pseudonym that refers to an actual person rather than a fictitious one, often used in literature or publishing.
Synonyms
- pseudonym
- alias
- pen name
