Meaning of the word alias in English

What does alias mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

alias

US /ˈeɪ.li.əs/
UK /ˈeɪ.li.əs/

Noun

a false or assumed identity

Example:
The spy operated under several aliases.
He was known by the alias 'The Shadow'.

Adverb

also known as (used to connect the different names of a person or thing)

Example:
Malcolm Little, alias Malcolm X, was a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement.
The suspect, John Smith, alias 'The Ghost', was finally apprehended.
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