cryptonym in a sentence
n.
Definition
Cryptonym: a pseudonym or code name used to conceal a person's true identity, often employed in espionage or fiction.
Sample Sentences
- The spy used a cryptonym to protect his true identity during the mission.
- In her novel, the author cleverly employed a cryptonym for the protagonist to add an air of mystery.
- Researchers often create a cryptonym for their subjects to maintain confidentiality in studies.
- The intelligence agency required all operatives to adopt a cryptonym to enhance operational security.
- With a cryptonym that hinted at his profession, he deftly navigated the world of espionage.
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