Pseudonym

usgb/ˈsuːdənɪm/
noun

A name that a person uses instead of their real name, often to hide their true identity.

The world-renowned author, J.K. Rowling, used the pseudonym Robert Galbraith to publish a series of detective novels.
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Often appears as...

  • use a pseudonym
  • write under a pseudonym
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Privacy Protection

Writers or celebrities might use pseudonyms to keep personal life private.

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In interviews, she referred to herself using her pseudonym to avoid paparazzi.
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Genre Shift

Authors may choose pseudonyms when writing in a different genre to avoid reader confusion.

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The fantasy novelist published her crime thrillers under a pseudonym.
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Historical Context

In history, pseudonyms were often used by writers facing social or political persecution.

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The dissident used a pseudonym to evade censorship by the authorities.
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