Incognito: meaning, definitions and examples

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incognito

[ ˌɪnˈkɒɡnɪtəʊ ]

^{Context #1}

browsing the internet

Without revealing one's identity or true intentions.

Synonyms

anonymously, discreetly, privately

Examples of usage

I prefer to browse incognito so that my search history remains private.
She decided to travel incognito to avoid being recognized.

^{Context #2}

persona

An assumed or false identity.

Synonyms

alias, disguise, pseudonym

Examples of usage

The celebrity traveled under an incognito to avoid paparazzi.
He adopted an incognito to protect his real identity.

Translations

Translations of the word "incognito" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incógnito

🇮🇳 अज्ञात

🇩🇪 inkognito

🇮🇩 incognito

🇺🇦 інкогніто

🇵🇱 incognito

🇯🇵 匿名 (とくめい)

🇫🇷 incognito

🇪🇸 incógnito

🇹🇷 gizli

🇰🇷 익명 (익명)

🇸🇦 مجهول الهوية

🇨🇿 inkognito

🇸🇰 inkognito

🇨🇳 匿名 (tòumíng)

🇸🇮 inkognito

🇮🇸 nafnlaus

🇰🇿 беймәлім

🇬🇪 უცნობი

🇦🇿 naməlum

🇲🇽 incógnito

Word origin

The word 'incognito' originated from the Latin word 'incognitus', which means 'unknown' or 'unrecognized'. It was first recorded in English in the early 17th century. The term was initially used in the context of incognito appearances of royalty or celebrities to conceal their identities. Over time, it has evolved to encompass the idea of anonymity and secrecy in various aspects of life.