a.k.a.

abbr. also known as.

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adverb

as known or named at another time or place

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Mr. Smith, alias Mr. Lafayette

• Syn: ↑alias, ↑also known as

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also known as: According to police records he is Joe Smith a.k.a. "Baby Face Smith" and Joseph Smathers. Also, AKA, aka

[1945-50]

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a.k.a. or AKA (no periods),

also known as.