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 source at Darkroom/Interscope, speaking on the condition of anonymity, says the label was blindsided. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

The source spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the injury. — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Both officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive private discussions. — Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

For the last few years, Mo’ne Davis has enjoyed her anonymity. — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 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