Pseudonym - Wikipedia
WEBA pseudonym (/ ˈ sj uː d ə n ɪ m /; from Ancient Greek ψευδώνυμος (pseudṓnumos) 'lit. falsely named') or alias (/ ˈ eɪ l i. ə s /) is a fictitious name that a person assumes for a particular purpose, which differs from their original or true name .
List of pseudonyms - Wikipedia
WEBA pseudonym is a name adopted by a person for a particular purpose, which differs from their true name. A pseudonym may be used by social activists or politicians for political purposes or by others for religious purposes. It may be a soldier's nom de guerre or an author's nom de plume.
List of pen names - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a list of pen names used by notable authors of written work. A pen name or nom de plume is a pseudonym adopted by an author. A pen name may be used to make the author' name more distinctive, to disguise the author's gender, to distance the author from their other works, to protect the author from retribution for their writings, to ...
Pen name - Wikipedia
WEBA pen name is a pseudonym (or, in some cases, a variant form of a real name) adopted by an author and printed on the title page or by-line of their works in place of their real name.
Pseudonym - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBA pseudonym (soo-do-nim) or alias is a fake name a person uses instead of their real name. Many people use pseudonyms, including authors ( pen names) and performers ( stage names ). People use pseudonyms for several different reasons: to hide identity, gender, and/or race.
pseudonym - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
WEBMar 23, 2024 · pseudonym (plural pseudonyms) A fictitious name (more literally, a false name), as those used by writers and movie stars.
Pseudonym Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEBThe meaning of PSEUDONYM is a fictitious name; especially : pen name. How to use pseudonym in a sentence. Did you know?
Pen name - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBA pen name, also known as a pseudonym, is a name an author uses in the place of their real name, when they write and publish things. For example, the Brontë sisters ( Anne, Emily and Charlotte) who were famous authors in the 19th century used them, because they feared that people would make fun of (say bad things about) a book written by a woman.
pseudonym - definition and examples in English - ThoughtCo
WEBJan 12, 2018 · A pseudonym (also called a pen name) is a fictitious name assumed by an individual to conceal his or her identity. Adjective: pseudonymous . Writers who use pseudonyms do so for a variety of reasons.
Pseudonyms | The Oxford Handbook of Names and Naming
WEB07 March 2016. Annotate. Cite. Permissions. Share. Abstract. This chapter focuses on pseudonyms and internet usernames. The first part reflects on pseudonyms as a category of names, a tool of self-presentation, and a social phenomenon.
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