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alias

1 of 2noun
/ˈeɪliəs/
Forms:aliases
1

an alternative name a person sometimes uses instead of one’s real name

  • The detective uncovered the suspect's alias after searching through old records.
  • She used the alias "Jane Doe" when checking into the hotel to maintain her privacy.
  • The famous actor's alias was revealed after a leaked document surfaced online.
  • The hacker operated under multiple aliases to cover his tracks on the internet.
  • During his undercover mission, he was forced to use an alias to infiltrate the organization.