so-called
//ˈsəʊˌkɔːld//
Definitions
1.So named; commonly called.
2.commonly called by such a name, but false or unfitting.
- These so-called "assistants" are making our jobs harder, not easier!
- So-called Orthodox synagogues who organized mixed dances in order to raise money for various causes.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2668
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From so + called.