alia
|a-li-a|
C1
/ˈeɪliə/
other names
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alia' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alias', where 'alias' meant 'otherwise' or 'at another time'.
Historical Evolution
'alias' transformed into the English word 'alia' to denote multiple aliases in legal contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'otherwise' or 'at another time', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'other names or identities'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plural form of 'alias', used in legal contexts to refer to other names or identities a person may have.
The document listed several alia for the suspect.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/21 03:51