anonymity
a-nuh-NIH-mih-tee
Anonymity (noun) means the state of not being known or identified by name. Example: “The whistleblower was granted anonymity to protect her job.”
noun
1
The state of not being known or identified by name.
"The whistleblower was granted anonymity to protect her job."
"He valued the anonymity of living in a big city."
How to use anonymity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing unknown or unidentified by name.
Common pairings
grant anonymity
preserve anonymity
cloak of anonymity
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Word forms
- Plural
- anonymities
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek anonymos ("nameless") plus the noun suffix -ity.
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What does “anonymity” mean?
The word “anonymity” means the state of not being known or identified by name. In plain terms, being unknown or unidentified by name.
How do you pronounce “anonymity”?
“Anonymity” is pronounced a-nuh-NIH-mih-tee (/ænəˈnɪmɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “anonymity” in a sentence?
Here is “anonymity” used in a sentence: “The whistleblower was granted anonymity to protect her job.”
What part of speech is “anonymity”?
“Anonymity” is a noun.
Where does the word “anonymity” come from?
The word “anonymity” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek anonymos ("nameless") plus the noun suffix -ity.
Is “anonymity” a common word?
“Anonymity” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
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