Word of the Day: Cryptonym

Can you pronounce cryptonym?

Friday, May 24, 2024

noun 1. A code name. "In this competition, the contestants' names are replaced with cryptonyms to prevent any possible bias." "We refer to jury members by cryptonyms to preserve their anonymity." "The Secret Service uses special cryptonyms to refer to members of the presidential family." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Greek, late 19th century 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. ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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