| |  |  | | "In this competition, the contestants' names are replaced with cryptonyms to prevent any possible bias." |
| | | "We refer to jury members by cryptonyms to preserve their anonymity." |
| | | "The Secret Service uses special cryptonyms to refer to members of the presidential family." |
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 | | Greek, late 19th century |
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 | | Spy movies and political thrillers often lean heavily on the use of code names, or "cryptonyms," a term that developed from the combination of the Latin word "crypto" ("hidden") and the combining form "-onym," which designates a name. The Secret Service originally used cryptonyms to keep the movements of important figures confidential, and they still keep the tradition alive, but the code names are now public knowledge. ... | | Continue Reading |
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