Pseudonym(noun)
A fictitious name used by a writer or performer instead of their real name.
Hindi meaning:छद्म नाम
Synonyms: Pen name, Alias, Assumed name, Nom de plume
Antonyms: Real name, Birth name, Legal name, Given name
Example: The novelist published her first book under a pseudonym to protect her privacy.
Trick to remember: Pseudo = fake + nym = name, so pseudonym is a fake name you use instead of your real one.
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