assumed name

noun
UK: /əˈsjuːmd neɪm/
US: /əˈsuːmd neɪm/

  1. A false or borrowed name used to conceal one's identity.

    1. He used an assumed name to book the hotel room. [ ] [ ]
    2. The author published the novel under an assumed name to maintain anonymity. [ ] [ ]

  2. A name that someone uses instead of their real name, especially to hide their identity from the police or other authorities.

    1. The suspect was traveling under an assumed name when apprehended. [ ] [ ]
    2. Using an assumed name, the spy infiltrated the enemy organization and remained undetected. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

alias pseudonym nom de plume stage name

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "assumed name" in English means: A false or borrowed name used to conceal one's identity., A name that someone uses instead of their real name, especially to hide their identity from the police or other authorities..

The phonetic transcription of "assumed name" is /əˈsjuːmd neɪm/ in British English and /əˈsuːmd neɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "assumed name": alias, pseudonym, nom de plume, stage name.

Example usage of "assumed name": "He used an assumed name to book the hotel room.". More examples on the page.