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

Those people, granted anonymity to speak candidly about the state of play, remain bullish that Paramount will prevail in the end. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

The official was granted anonymity to discuss the administration’s strategy ahead of al-Zaidi’s visit. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

People who participated—most of whom asked for anonymity, fearing reprisals—rejected the suggestion that there was anything improper about the practice. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026

The official insisted on anonymity to discuss the administration’s strategy ahead of al-Zaidi’s visit. — Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 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