SO-CALLED Definition & Meaning

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so-called

[ soh-kawld ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

called or designated thus:
the so-called Southern bloc.
incorrectly called or styled thus:
so-called intellectuals.

so-called

adjective

1. prenominal designated or styled by the name or word mentioned, esp (in the speaker's opinion) incorrectly
  a so-called genius
2. ( also used parenthetically after a noun )
  these experts, so-called, are no help

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of so-called¹

First recorded in 1650–60

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It is worth unpacking the rationale for these so-called "reciprocal" tariffs.

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The Sánchez government has also pushed through parliament a housing law, which includes a cap on rentals in so-called "high-tension" areas where prices are climbing out of control.

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A new analysis from UCLA’s Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies authored by Michael Manville and Mott Smith claims that the so-called “mansion tax” has slowed down sales, especially for commercial properties.

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In Leanhardt’s hand was an early prototype of the so-called torpedo bat.

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The US doesn't have a shortage of oil, but its refineries are designed to process so-called "heavier" - or thicker - crude oil, which mostly comes from Canada, with some from Mexico.

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