anonymity

noun

an·​o·​nym·​i·​ty ˌa-nə-ˈni-mə-tē How to pronounce anonymity (audio)
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

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.
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According to two of the officials granted anonymity by Politico, the woman filed her own complaint after a career official initially filed one. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025 The man, who requested anonymity, is already preparing paperwork to move to the United Kingdom. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025 The officials insisted on anonymity as a condition for talking to reporters ahead of Trump signing the proclamation. Josh Boak, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025 The person, also speaking under the condition of anonymity because the topic is sensitive, noted that geolocation is ubiquitous throughout sportsbook, fantasy and sweepstakes apps of all sizes, and that payment processors often require it. Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for anonymity

Word History

Etymology

anonym(ous) + -ity

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of anonymity was in 1820

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“Anonymity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymity. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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anonymity

noun
an·​o·​nym·​i·​ty ˌan-ə-ˈnim-ət-ē How to pronounce anonymity (audio)
plural anonymities
: the quality or state of being anonymous

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