nom de guerre
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of nom de guerre
< French: literally, war name
Example Sentences
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When it’s over, Parillo, whose nom de guerre in the competition is Velvet Milkman, exhales.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Thaci earned the nom de guerre "Snake" during the conflict, when he served as the KLA's political leader.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
Its leader, whose nom de guerre is Iván Márquez, was one of the main negotiators of the 2016 peace agreement between the Colombian government and the Farc.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2024
“Do you know how many groups want to take control of Buenaventura? Tons,” said the delegate, who spoke on condition that he be identified by his nom de guerre, Jeronimo.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023
That he had invoked his father’s nom de guerre surprised him.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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