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    so-called

    adjective

    • 1. used to show that something or someone is commonly designated by the name or term specified: "Western Countries belonging to the so-called Paris club"

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  2. Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective so-called, which is used to show that a word or phrase is not suitable or correct, or to introduce a new word or phrase. See examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and translations in different languages.

  3. Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective so-called, which can mean commonly named or falsely or improperly named. See examples, synonyms, word history, and related entries.

  4. Learn the meaning of so-called, an adjective that can show disapproval or introduce a new term. See how to use it in sentences and compare it with irony and sarcasm.

  5. Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective 'so-called', which indicates that a word or expression is wrong or questionable. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation and word frequency of 'so-called'.

  6. So-called definition: called or designated thus. See examples of SO-CALLED used in a sentence.

  7. Definition of so-called adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. /ˈsʌʊkɔld/ IPA guide. When you say someone is a so-called pacifist, you are suggesting that they are a pacifist in name only. While they are busy making everyone talk about how peaceful they are, chances are they're also bombing villages to dust.