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 sources spoke on the condition of anonymity, citing fear of retribution against the families. —Muhammad Darwish, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025

The official requested anonymity because they weren’t authorized to publicly discuss the case. —Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025

It will then be paid $275 million each for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons, said the person, who was granted anonymity because the details are private. —Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 14 Nov. 2025

Like other members of ITAA, Lauren doesn't share her last name when speaking to media about the group, out of respect for its chief principle of anonymity. —Charles Trepany, USA Today, 12 Nov. 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