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

• 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

And it was appreciated that Redford was concentrating on the script and the actors and directing with stylistic restraint and professional anonymity. —Stephen Galloway, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025

That deal is worth about $95 million annually, according to people familiar with the agreement who spoke on the condition of anonymity about nonpublic terms. —Jessica Golden, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025

The second former senior official spoke to NPR and KFF Health News on the condition of anonymity. —Kff Health News, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025

Northwestern Connecticut has historically been a place for free thinkers, celebrities seeking anonymity, writers and artists, and wealthy New Yorkers who are left cold by the splash and glamour of the Hamptons. —Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 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