anonymity

noun

an·​o·​nym·​i·​ty ˌa-nə-ˈni-mə-tē How to pronounce anonymity (audio)
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

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 work has progressed to the point where planning documents have been circulated among White House staffers and key agencies, according to the people familiar, who requested anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2024 One Eras Tour stop netted $4 million in revenue per show for the hosting stadium, according to a person familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss confidential information. Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024 In recent years, the brothers created works featuring world leaders including Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, as well as pieces showing support for Ukraine, according to the friend, who requested anonymity over safety concerns. Nectar Gan, CNN, 3 Sep. 2024 Trump is not expected to attend in person but may participate by video teleconference, said a court official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anonymity 

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Word History

Etymology

anonym(ous) + -ity

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of anonymity was in 1820

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“Anonymity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymity. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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anonymity

noun
an·​o·​nym·​i·​ty ˌan-ə-ˈnim-ət-ē How to pronounce anonymity (audio)
plural anonymities
: the quality or state of being anonymous

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