Allonym
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈal.əˌnɪm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Allonym is a noun meaning A pseudonym, (particularly) another person's name used as a pseudonym by the author of a work.
Meaning
A pseudonym, (particularly) another person's name used as a pseudonym by the author of a work.
More Meanings
- (uncommon) An allonymous work: a book published under the name of a person other than its true author.
Word Forms
- allonyms
Antonyms for allonym
Common opposites include autonym, orthonym, alethonym.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include penname, ananym, pseudonymiser, pseudonymisation, pseudoanonymization, pseudonymising.
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