alter-ego
tər ˈi noun
1.
a second self; a perfect substitute or deputy: His adviser acts as his alter ego during his absence.
2.
an inseparable friend.
3.
another aspect of one's self.
Origin:
1530–40; < Latin (Cicero), probably translation of Greek állos egṓ, héteros egṓ another I
1530–40; < Latin (Cicero), probably translation of Greek állos egṓ, héteros egṓ another I
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alter ego (ˈæltər ˈiːɡəʊ, ˈɛɡəʊ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a second self |
| 2. | a very close and intimate friend |
| [Latin: other self] | |
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alter ego al·ter ego (ôl'tər)
n.
Another side of oneself; a second self.
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alter ego [(awl-tuhr ee-goh)]An intimate friend, considered another side of oneself: “He was my alter ego; we were always picking up each other's thoughts.” Alter ego is Latin for “another I.”
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