anonymity

noun

an·​o·​nym·​i·​ty ˌa-nə-ˈni-mə-tē 

plural anonymities

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

Synonyms

• facelessness
• namelessness
• nowhere
• nowheresville
• obscurity
• silence

Examples of anonymity in a Sentence

They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.

She enjoyed the anonymity of life in a large city.

Recent Examples on the Web

Some lawmakers who spoke to NBC News on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the conversations worry that Musk could try to push U.S. policy in a direction favorable to his financial interests. —David Ingram, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024

The aide, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, noted the GOP's struggle to pick a leader in 2023, when former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was selected after 15 votes. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

One of the women, none of whom know each other and the majority of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity, was 16 at the time of the offense. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024

Lawyers say when minors are involved, courts often grant them anonymity. —Kara Scannell, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

anonym(ous) + -ity

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing anonymity

• on condition of anonymity
• under cover of anonymity

Kids Definition

anonymity

noun

an·​o·​nym·​i·​ty ˌan-ə-ˈnim-ət-ē 

plural anonymities

: the quality or state of being anonymous