Friday, May 24, 2024

Word of the Day: Cryptonym

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Friday, May 24, 2024
Cryptonym
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noun 1. A code name.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Play Button "In this competition, the contestants' names are replaced with cryptonyms to prevent any possible bias."
Play Button "We refer to jury members by cryptonyms to preserve their anonymity."
Play Button "The Secret Service uses special cryptonyms to refer to members of the presidential family."
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Greek, late 19th century
Why This Word?
Spy movies and political thrillers often lean heavily on the use of code names, or "cryptonyms," a term that developed from the combination of the Latin word "crypto" ("hidden") and the combining form "-onym," which designates a name. The Secret Service originally used cryptonyms to keep the movements of important figures confidential, and they still keep the tradition alive, but the code names are now public knowledge. ...
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