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workname en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈwəːkneɪm/ (UK)

Etymology

From work + name.

Meanings

1. The alias used by someone involved in secret espionage or intelligence work.
   • ‘I made the acquaintance of the head of the independent Thirteenth Intelligence Directorate, subordinated to the Party's Central Committee, who is known throughout Centre only by his workname Karla.’ 1979, John Le Carré, Smiley's People, Folio Society, published 2010, page 256:

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