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"alter ego" (Latin)

by Craig Shrives

What does the Latin term alter ego mean?

"Alter ego" is a Latin term that means "other self" or "second self." It refers to a person's alternative or second personality, often used to describe a fictional character or a person's different persona.

Examples in Sentences

Here are three example sentences using the term "alter ego":

Superman, with his mild-mannered Clark Kent persona, is the alter ego of the superhero.
In her writing, she created an alter ego who experienced the adventures she could only imagine.
The confident and outgoing stage performer is quite different from his shy and reserved alter ego in everyday life.

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