pseudonym

noun
UK: /ˈsjuːdəˌnɪm/
US: /ˈsuːdəˌnɪm/

  1. A name someone uses instead of their real name, especially on a published work.

    1. She writes under a pseudonym.
    2. The author chose a pseudonym to protect their family from unwanted attention after the book's release.

Synonyms

assumed name nom de plume stage name pen name alias
pseudonym adjective

  1. Using a false name.

    1. He used a pseudonym account.
    2. The detective investigated the pseudonym email address to uncover the sender's identity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "pseudonym" is /ˈsjuːdəˌnɪm/ in British English and /ˈsuːdəˌnɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "pseudonym": "She writes under a pseudonym.". More examples on the page.