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alter ego
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alter ego
n.
1. Another side of oneself; a second self.
2. An intimate friend or a constant companion.

[Latin : alter, other + ego, I, self.]

alter ego [ˈæltər ˈiːgəʊ ˈɛgəʊ]
n
1. a second self
2. a very close and intimate friend
[Latin: other self]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.alter ego - a very close and trusted friend who seems almost a part of yourself
friend - a person you know well and regard with affection and trust; "he was my best friend at the university"
Translations
alter ego [ˈæltərˈiːgəʊ] Nálter ego m
alter ego
nAlter ego nt


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