Alias
1. Alternatively referred to as a nick or handle, an alias is an alternate name for a computer, object, person, group, or user. Usually used to replace long names or to keep your own name private. For example, in chat Computer Hope will often use the nick "MrHope" and "Computerhope".
2. A Linux command. See the alias command page for further information about this command.
Also see: Chat definitions, Game definitions, Handles, Nickserv, User name