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

• facelessness
• namelessness
• nowhere
• nowheresville
• obscurity
• silence

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

An executive at a major U.S. sportsbook operator, speaking on the condition of anonymity earlier this year, said tribal groups might be the strongest potential deterrent to Kalshi’s growth because of their ability to act in unison to defend their legal gaming rights. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 June 2025

The adjustment introduced a nuance meant to provide more flexibility to the commitment, said the people, who requested anonymity to discuss private considerations. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 June 2025

The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, declined to disclose any further details. —Reuters, USA Today, 21 June 2025

European diplomats, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the confidential talks, confirmed the meetings. —Arkansas Online, 20 June 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