anonymity

noun

an·​o·​nym·​i·​ty ˌa-nə-ˈni-mə-tē How to pronounce anonymity (audio)
plural anonymities
Synonyms of anonymity
1
: the quality or state of being anonymous
enjoyed the anonymity of life in a large city
2
: one that is anonymous
a crowd of faceless anonymities

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They are trying to protect their child's anonymity. She enjoyed the anonymity of life in a large city.
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With little information circulating about the duo, the anonymity surrounding February’s Album only adds to its sense of mystery. — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026 The strategist spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of damaging professional relationships. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026 The attackers were identified as Firas and Hamouda al-Ja’aba, two men from Hebron affiliated with Hamas, an Israeli security official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss details of a sensitive investigation. — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Doing so might be impossible, given the anonymity of ballots. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anonymity

Word History

Etymology

anonym(ous) + -ity

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of anonymity was in 1820

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anonymity

noun
an·​o·​nym·​i·​ty ˌan-ə-ˈnim-ət-ē How to pronounce anonymity (audio)
plural anonymities
: the quality or state of being anonymous
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