adjective. False or counterfeit; fake.

noun. An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual.

noun. A poseur; one who is fake.

noun. pseudo-city code

noun. A pseudonym; a false name used for online anonymity.

adjective. Being other than what is apparent, a sham.

adjective. Insincere.

adjective. Spurious.

"He would interpret the term pseudo to us as meaning something false, something unreal or untrue."

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