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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In this case, anonymity matters still more, because in contrast to leakers willing to take public stands—like Edward Snowden, say, or Daniel Ellsberg—unknown leakers can cause even more fear. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 The official, who requested anonymity because she wasn't allowed to speak to journalists, said residents who lived there before 2005 were compensated. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026 The official spoke under condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House for the call. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 The meeting will include Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, National Energy Dominance Director Jarrod Agen and a mix of small, medium and large refiners and distributors, the official said on the condition of anonymity. — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Aug. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymity. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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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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