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 of anonymity

• 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

An Israeli military official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media or to discuss sensitive operational matters, also confirmed the withdrawal. — Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026

Carl Andre, Dan Flavin, and the minimalists learned from Brancusi’s serial imagery and the anonymity of his luminous, streamlined forms. — Michael Brenson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

His Iowa appearance was moved from Dubuque to Cedar Rapids, only for plans to shift back to Dubuque hours later, according to a person familiar with the planning who spoke on the condition of anonymity. — Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026

That's roughly one in five of the 21 pregnant girls the agency placed in the region in that time frame, according to one of the ORR officials who requested anonymity. — Mark Betancourt, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026

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