noun
anonym
Anonym (noun) means someone whose name is not known or given.
noun
1
Someone whose name is not known or given.
2
A false or made-up name used in place of someone's real one.
3
A name with no clear origin or identity behind it.
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Etymology
Coined or borrowed around 1812 from French anonyme, which came from Ancient Greek ἀνώνυμος (anṓnumos, “without name”).
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What is the meaning of anonym?
"anonym" (noun) means someone whose name is not known or given.
What is another word for anonym?
Other words for "anonym" include anon, pseudonym.
What are the different meanings of anonym?
"anonym" has 3 main meanings: 1. Someone whose name is not known or given; 2. A false or made-up name used in place of someone's real one; 3. A name with no clear origin or identity behind it.
