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 person requested anonymity because deals cannot become official until Wednesday. —Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026

Lottery winners of prizes past have learned, sometimes the hard way, the value of anonymity when coming into a large amount of money. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026

Thanks to the anonymity of the internet, users are more than welcome to voice their opinions on the latest political decision or cultural happening. —Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026

According to individuals with knowledge of the operation who spoke to The Athletic on the condition of anonymity, the Australian authorities helped the five players leave their hotel on Monday, after the team’s loss against the Philippines. —Chantelle Lee, Time, 9 Mar. 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