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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The fest is a swirling vortex of music, crowds, and questionable fashion choices — the perfect backdrop for a breakup The best part of ACL as a breakup venue is the promise of anonymity within a massive crowd. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Womack tried to maintain her anonymity and refrained from commenting on the defamation case and other public statements that tried to sow doubt about findings of that inquiry. Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Participants in the drug detox program were required to perform unpaid manual labor such as renovating other members' homes, a former member who led the program and requested anonymity said. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 This dark tortoise shell pair is just big enough to give you an air of anonymity, without being too dramatic. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 2 July 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 11 Jul. 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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