allonym

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/ˈæləˌnɪm/

noun
A name used by an author that belongs to someone other than themselves

allonym in a sentence

  • “The author chose an allonym for privacy reasons.”
  • “She published her book under an allonym.”
  • “He released the article using an allonym to shield his true identity.”

What does “allonym” mean?

allonym (noun) means a name used by an author that belongs to someone other than themselves. It is pronounced /ˈæləˌnɪm/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "allonym" mean?
allonym (noun) means: A name used by an author that belongs to someone other than themselves
How do you pronounce "allonym"?
"allonym" is pronounced /ˈæləˌnɪm/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "allonym" in a sentence?
Here is "allonym" used in a sentence: The author chose an allonym for privacy reasons.

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