moniker — a person's name, especially a nickname or assumed name
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person's name, especially a nickname or assumed name
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːnɪkər/
Example Sentences
- The rapper's moniker 'Ice Cube' became more famous than his real name.
- My grandmother still goes by the moniker 'Cookie Monster' at the nursing home after winning three pie-eating contests.
- The mysterious blogger used the moniker 'Digital Nomad' to protect their identity.
moniker
NOUN[/ˈmɑːnɪkər/]
a person's name, especially a nickname or assumed name
Everyone at the gym calls him 'The Bulldozer' — a moniker he secretly loves.
The solicitor spots the real moniker on the monitor!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Moniker emerged in mid-19th century Irish English, potentially derived from the practice of monks adopting new religious names upon entering monastic orders. The word may derive from 'monk' with a suffix formation, reflecting the concept of assuming a new identity distinct from one's secular birth name.
Breakdown
monk (religious devotee) + -er (agent suffix, one who) = one who bears a new name, as monks traditionally assumed religious names upon taking vows.
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📝Examples
“The rapper's moniker 'Ice Cube' became more famous than his real name.”
“My grandmother still goes by the moniker 'Cookie Monster' at the nursing home after winning three pie-eating contests.”
“The mysterious blogger used the moniker 'Digital Nomad' to protect their identity.”
“Everyone at work knows him by the moniker 'Coffee King' because he drinks 10 cups a day.”
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