alter ego noun
plural ∼ egos [count] 1 : a different version of yourself ◊A character in a book or film is sometimes viewed as an author's alter ego. A role that an actor often plays is sometimes described as the actor's alter ego. 2 : a close friend who thinks or feels similarly to the way you think or feel
▪ a trusted adviser who is the President's alter ego
▪ a trusted adviser who is the President's alter ego
