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 official spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the investigation. — Haven Daley, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

Like Dominique Pelicot, the French man who used the online chat platform Coco to recruit men to rape his drugged and unconscious wife, the @SteveCumfulls of the world thrive on the internet’s reach and de-facto anonymity. — Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026

The person, granted anonymity to discuss a personnel decision not yet made public, said Zacharia would be transitioning out of the role. — Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

The woman has a lifelong right to anonymity — Deadline refers to her as Complainant 1 (C1) — though she is being named in the court proceedings. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Oct. 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