English word pseudo comes from English pseudo- (False, not genuine, fake.)

Detailed word origin of pseudo

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
pseudo-	English (eng)	False, not genuine, fake.
pseudo	English (eng)	(Internet) A pseudonym; a false name used for online anonymity.. (travel industry, informal) pseudo-city code. A poseur; one who is fake.. An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual. Insincere.. Other than what is apparent; spurious; sham.

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