A ..... is given to a person by his/her friends or family members. It is not the person's real name but is a descriptive one that is often used by those closest to that particular person.

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A ..... is given to a person by his/her friends or family members. It is not the person's real name but is a descriptive one that is often used by those closest to that particular person. (*) maiden name (*) pen name (*) nickname (*) pseudonym

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://english.best/questions/18677,a-___-is-given-to-a-person-by-hisher-friends-or-family-members-it-is-not-the-persons-real-name-but-is-a-descriptive-one-that-is-often-used-by-those-closest-to-that-particular-person/