alias — meaning in English

English meaning

• AKA adv Used to introduce another name someone or something is known by; also known as.
• alias noun A false or assumed name used instead of a person's real one.

Senses

alias is used for these senses in English:

• AKA Initialism of also known as.
• alias Another name; especially, an assumed name.

alias — full definition

1. noun A false or assumed name used instead of a person's real one.
2. noun (computing) A short alternative name that stands in for a longer command, file, or database column.
3. verb To give something an additional, alternative name.