Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

alter-ego

noun

/ˌɔːltərˈiːɡoʊ/

Definition

A second self or different version of oneself, often used to express a person’s hidden personality or identity.

Examples

In her stories, she creates an alter-ego who explores the world in ways she never could.
His alter-ego on stage is bold and charismatic, contrasting with his shy personality off-stage.

Meaning

An alter-ego refers to a person’s alternate personality or character, sometimes used in fiction or artistic expressions to showcase another aspect of their identity.