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

They were granted anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the issue. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

The Secret Service urged the White House to depart Turkey in the old plane, a source familiar with the matter told USA TODAY at the time, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive security matters. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Carro’s anonymity order is designed to protect jurors from possible harassment and intimidation efforts. — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026

The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak to the media, said the missiles were fired from west of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. — Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 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