Vocabulary Spotlight
Alias
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: उपनाम (Upnaam) – A false or alternative name used by a person, often for privacy or secrecy.
Pronunciation
[ey-lee-uhs]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Pseudonym – छद्म नाम (Chadm Naam)
Related Words
Alias name – फर्जी नाम (Farzi Naam)
Word Origin
“Alias” Latin shabd “alias” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “otherwise” ya “alternate name.” English mein yeh kisi alternate ya pseudonym ke liye istemaal hone laga.
– “Alias” comes from the Latin word “alias,” meaning “otherwise” or “alternate name.” In English, it came to signify a different name or pseudonym.
Word Family
Noun: Alias – उपनाम (Upnaam)
Adjective: Aliased – उपनाम से युक्त (Upnaam se Yukt)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apna alias “Raj” rakha taaki uski asli pehchaan chhupi rahe.
– He used the alias “Raj” to keep his real identity hidden.
2. Internet par log aksar apne privacy ke liye aliases use karte hain.
– People often use aliases on the internet for privacy.
Cultural Note
“Alias” ka istemaal un logon ke liye kiya jata hai jo apne asli naam ko privacy ya anonymity ke liye chhupana chahte hain. Yeh term social media, films, aur secret missions mein common hai.
In Context
Aaj ke digital samay mein, “alias” ka istemaal online profiles aur pseudonyms ke liye kaafi hota hai, taaki log apni asli pehchaan chhupa sakte hain ya privacy maintain kar sakte hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Alias” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Alias” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?