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

Alvarez missed training earlier on Wednesday after feeling unwell the day before, according to Atletico sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity. — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

The person requested anonymity due to the sensitivity in speaking with foreign media. — Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the team and player have not revealed that information. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Google is not interested in acquiring customers’ personal information, including loyalty memberships or credit card details, a person familiar with the acquisition told Forbes on the condition of anonymity. — Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 18 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