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 crews of the agency’s decades-old WP-3D aircraft have now missed two paychecks due to the shutdown, according to a NOAA employee with knowledge of the hurricane hunter operations, who spoke with CNN on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. —Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025

The parents of two female players for Valencia who chose not to play that night provided a joint statement, written by the two girls, to Fox News Digital on the condition of anonymity. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025

One individual, who requested anonymity, said that China will likely benefit from the new lower rate. —Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025

Hyperallergic in 2024 interviewed four former and current staffers under condition of anonymity. —News Desk, Artforum, 30 Oct. 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