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so-called

[soh-kawld]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

called or designated thus.
the so-called Southern bloc.
incorrectly called or styled thus.
so-called intellectuals.

so-called

adjective

1. (prenominal) designated or styled by the name or word mentioned, esp (in the speaker's opinion) incorrectly
  a so-called genius
2. ( also used parenthetically after a noun )
  these experts, so-called, are no help

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Word History and Origins

Origin of so-called¹

First recorded in 1650–60

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Example Sentences

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Participants were paid to find supporters of Moldova's pro-Russia opposition to secretly record - and also to carry out a so-called poll.

From BBC

But that commission, which was established less than a decade ago, takes on a broader range of issues within the sheriff’s department, from deputy misconduct to so-called deputy gangs.

From Los Angeles Times

Since August, the so-called zone has expanded to include areas north and west of Khan Younis city.

From BBC

The use of so-called less-lethal projectile launchers and other weapons designed to subdue rather than kill has come under renewed scrutiny after police turned to them often during recent protests against federal immigration enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times

The watchdogs have been vocal about a range of issues, including so-called deputy gangs in the Sheriff’s Department and grim jail conditions.

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