anonymity

an·o·nym·i·ty

noun \ˌa-nə-ˈni-mə-tē\

plural an·o·nym·i·ties

Definition of ANONYMITY

1

: the quality or state of being anonymous

2

: one that is anonymous

Examples of ANONYMITY

1. They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.
2. She enjoyed the anonymity of life in a large city.

First Known Use of ANONYMITY

1820

Related to ANONYMITY

Synonyms: obscurity, facelessness, namelessness, nowhere, nowheresville, silence

Antonyms: celebrity, fame, notoriety, renown

Related Words: oblivion; inconspicuousness, invisibility, invisibleness; insignificance; unpopularity

Near Antonyms: character, mark, name, note, rep [slang], report, reputation, repute; favor, popularity; importance, significance; distinction, eminence, glory, greatness, honor, illustriousness, note, preeminence, prominence; megastardom, superstardom; cachet, kudos, position, prestige, rank, standing, stature; acclaim, acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), praise, recognition; adoration, idolization

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Rhymes with ANONYMITY

equanimity, longanimity, magnanimity, pseudonymity, synonymity, unanimity