workname
The alias used by someone involved in secret espionage or intelligence work.
Noun
- The alias used by someone involved in secret espionage or intelligence work.
- ‘I made the acquaintance of the head of the independent Thirteenth Intelligence Directorate, subordinated to the Party's Central Committee, who is known throughout Centre only by his workname Karla.’ - 1979, John Le...
Origin
From work + name.