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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Multiple sources told Mediate on the condition of anonymity there are concerns that the influencer could be using Jr. for clout, which Anderson’s reps deny. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025 But in Kingham, a small town with fewer than 1,000 people, Bake Off found a hidden gem that has retained its seclusion and anonymity. Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025 One Israeli source familiar with the situation, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the delay may be political. Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 But TikTok hasn’t made a final decision about what will happen if the Supreme Court rules against it, according to the person with knowledge of the discussions, who spoke on the condition of anonymity without authorization to speak publicly. Savannah Sellers, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025 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 23 Jan. 2025.

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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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