anonymity

noun

an·​o·​nym·​i·​ty ˌa-nə-ˈni-mə-tē How to pronounce anonymity (audio)
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

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.
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Advertisement The people were not authorized to publicly discuss details of the case and spoke on the condition of anonymity. Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024 The official spoke on the condition of anonymity as the person was not authorized to discuss Israel’s aerial campaign in Syria. Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, the Red Bulls still continue to operate in relative anonymity beyond their hardcore following in a New York sports market that may be the hardest in the nation to crack. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 The person requested anonymity to discuss the fall because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly. arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anonymity 

Word History

Etymology

anonym(ous) + -ity

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of anonymity was in 1820

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“Anonymity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymity. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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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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