so-called

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

ˌso-ˈcalled AW [so-called] BrE NAmE adjective
1. only before noun used to show that you do not think that the word or phrase that is being used to describe sb/sth is appropriate
•the opinion of a so-called ‘expert’
•How have these so-called improvements helped the local community?
2. usually before noun used to introduce the word that people usually use to describe sth
•artists from the so-called ‘School of London’

Example Bank:
•The court heard the opinion of a so-called ‘expert’.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  alleged(a), supposed