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

Google is not interested in acquiring customers’ personal information, including loyalty memberships or credit card details, a person familiar with the acquisition told Forbes on the condition of anonymity. — Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

But Jeanie Buss doesn’t want to sell the family’s stake in the team at this time, according to a person familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity about confidential matters. — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

That was made official when the Commanders released veteran Jake Moody on Monday, according to three people familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal team matters. — Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2026

The Nationals are reluctant to rush King up to the majors, according to people familiar with the team’s thinking who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal planning. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 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