name change
A 'name change' involves formally adopting a new name through a legal process, often for personal, cultural, or practical reasons.
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Definition
B2Legal
(formal)The formal process of adopting a new name, typically requiring court approval and legal documentation.
Example
- After the court approved her name change, she updated her passport and driver's license.
- He went through a name change to honor his cultural heritage.
B1Personal
(informal)The act of changing one's name, often for reasons like marriage, divorce, or personal preference.
Example
- She decided on a name change after getting married.
- Following his divorce, he reverted to his original surname.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "name change":
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