noun
- a false or assumed name, especially one used by a criminal
adverb
- otherwise known as; also called
Usage: formal; legal
Examples
- The suspect was using an alias when he checked into the hotel.
- She published her novels under an alias to protect her privacy.
- The criminal had several aliases in different cities.
- John Smith, alias ‘The Fox’, was arrested yesterday.
- The defendant, alias Robert Jones, pleaded not guilty.
- He went by the alias of Dr. Brown during his undercover work.
- The witness testified about the man known by the alias ‘Red’.