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Question

Identify the correct word from the given options, which means the following:

A person having the same name as another

A
Namesake
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B
Absconder
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C
Colleague
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D
Nickname
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Solution

The correct option is B Namesake
Option B - 'Absconder' means someone who goes away suddenly and secretly in order to escape from somewhere. Thus option B is incorrect.
Option C - 'Colleague' is one of a group of people who work together. Thus option C is incorrect.
Option D - 'Nickname' means an informal name for someone or something. Thus option D is incorrect.
Option A - 'Namesake' means a person or thing having the same name as another person or thing. Thus option A is the correct answer.
'A person having the same name as another - Namesake'

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