so–called 
/ˈsoʊˈkɑ:ld/ adjective
always used before a noun /ˈsoʊˈkɑ:ld/ adjective 1 — used to indicate the name that is commonly or usually used for something ▪ an epidemic of the so-called mad cow disease ▪ so-called Generation Xers 2 — used to indicate a name or description that you think is not really right or suitable ▪ I was lied to by a so-called friend. [=by someone who claims to be my friend but who is not really my friend] ▪ The restaurant's so-called specials can be ordered any day of the week.
