pseudonym — a fictitious name, especially one used by an author
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a fictitious name, especially one used by an author
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsuːdənɪm/
Korean meaning: 가명, 필명 (특히 작가가 사용하는 허구의 이름)
Korean pronunciation: **수**도님
Example Sentences
- J.K. Rowling used the pseudonym Robert Galbraith when she wanted to write crime novels.
- My grandmother's romance novel pseudonym is 'Passion Butterfly' - we're still recovering from the shock.
- The blogger's pseudonym 'Kitchen Disaster' perfectly matched her cooking skills.
pseudonym
NOUN//ˈsuːdənɪm//
a fictitious name, especially one used by an author
Author using a fake name
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Behind a pseudonym, the writer hides through acronym and synonym
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Origin
From French pseudonyme, derived from Greek pseud- (false) combined with -onym (name). The term was coined in the 18th century to describe a false or assumed name used by writers and artists.
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“J.K. Rowling used the pseudonym Robert Galbraith when she wanted to write crime novels.”
“My grandmother's romance novel pseudonym is 'Passion Butterfly' - we're still recovering from the shock.”
“The blogger's pseudonym 'Kitchen Disaster' perfectly matched her cooking skills.”
“Many authors choose a pseudonym to maintain privacy or appeal to different audiences.”
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