Incognito

/ɪnˈkɒɡnɪtəʊ/ adjective, adverb

Definition

In a disguised or hidden identity so that people don't recognize you; traveling or appearing under a false identity.

Etymology

From Italian 'incognito,' derived from Latin 'incognitus' (unknown), combining 'in-' (not) and 'cognitus' (known, from 'cognoscere' to know).

Kelly Says

Royalty and celebrities have traveled incognito for centuries—Queen Victoria famously took secret carriage rides through London to observe her subjects unnoticed, but modern social media makes it almost impossible to stay truly anonymous!

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