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

• obscurity
• silence
• oblivion

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

Pang was able to raise the money to capitalize its opening by gathering two key investors that include one friend and a business aswsociate, both of whom prefer anonymity. —Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

One girl was under 12, but her exact age was not made public in Tuesday’s report due to anonymity concerns. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025

Unrivaled's latest cash infusion means a dramatic rise in its valuation from just one year ago when the league was valued at $95 million, according to a person familiar with the league who spoke on the condition of anonymity about internal matters. —Jessica Golden, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025

The Herald interviewed Michael’s sister, who requested anonymity to protect her brother’s identity. —Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025

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

Rhymes for anonymity

• equanimity
• magnanimity
• unanimity
• dimity
• proximity
• sublimity

Kids Definition

anonymity

noun

an·​o·​nym·​i·​ty ˌan-ə-ˈnim-ət-ē 

plural anonymities

: the quality or state of being anonymous