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

The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. —Samy Magdy, Fortune, 24 May 2026

Another tennis agent, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said there is a rush among designer brands to get into tennis these days, in part because fans are increasingly dressing up to attend major tournaments. —Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 May 2026

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to be able to speak to the media. —ABC News, 24 May 2026

The agreement would not be signed Sunday, according to a person familiar with the status of negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly. —Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 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