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alter egos

alter egos is the plural of alter ego.

Meaning of alter ego

Noun

alter ego (plural alter egos)

  1. An individual's alternate personality or persona; another self.
    • Clark Kent's coworkers finally discovered his alter ego, Superman.
    Synonyms:
    alter idem
  2. A very close and intimate friend.
    • GWM, 5'10", 175, 40, non-smoker, MCC-er. Good build. Int. in classical music, books, travel. Seeks alter ego with own peace for honest relationship.1974 April 13, “Sex Isn't Everything! (personal advertisement)”, in Gay Community News, page 10
  3. A corporation used by a person to conduct personal business in an attempt to shield himself or herself from personal liability, and which a court may penetrate by "piercing the corporate veil" to impose liability on the person when they commit fraud or injustice.

Questions about alter egos

What is alter egos the plural of?
Alter egos is the plural of alter ego.

Words near alter egos in the dictionary

  1. altepetl
  2. altepetls
  3. alteplase
  4. alter
  5. alter ego
  6. alter egos
  7. alter idem
  8. alter kaker
  9. alter kakers
  10. alter kocker
  11. alter kockers

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