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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Speaking to Rolling Stone, the teacher, who requested anonymity, said her partner of seven years fell under the spell of ChatGPT in just four or five weeks, first using it to organize his daily schedule but soon regarding it as a trusted companion. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2025 Observers involved in Midlands politics, who have all spoken to The Athletic on the condition of anonymity because they are not authorised to speak, are confident that the new strategy can be carried out. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 2 May 2025 The witness list has not been made public, but three individuals familiar with the case spoke to CNN under the condition of anonymity. Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 2 May 2025 The two sides will continue under the revenue share laid out in their original 2018 agreement, said the person, who was granted anonymity because the details are private. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 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 12 May. 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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