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Definition alias in British English

alias preposition

preposition
/ˈeɪliəs/
1

used before a different name that someone uses instead of their real name

Example

James Bond, alias Agent 007

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2

used before the name of a person in a film or TV or radio programme that an actor is famous for playing

Example

Matthew Perry, alias Chandler in the TV show Friends

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Definition alias in British English