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pseudonimo

pseudonym

noun psew-DOH-nee-moh Rare

Origin: From Greek pseudōnymos — 'false name'.

Also means

pen name

Usage Note

Pseudonimo covers any assumed name: a writer's pen name, an actor's stage name, or an online alias. The synonym nome d'arte is preferred in entertainment contexts. The stress falls on the second syllable: psew-DOH-nee-mo.

Examples

"Lo scrittore pubblicava sotto pseudonimo."

Natural Translation

The writer published under a pseudonym.

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