anonym

[ an-uh-nim ]

noun

1. an assumed or false name.
2. an anonymous person or publication.

anonym

/ ˈænənɪm /

noun

1. See pseudonym
   a less common word for pseudonym
2. an anonymous person or publication

Word History and Origins

Origin of anonym¹

1805–15; < French anonyme < Greek anṓnymos anonymous

Example Sentences

An′onym, a person whose name is not given: a pseudonym; Anonym′ity, the quality or state of being anonymous.

From Project Gutenberg

Ein Beitrag zur Zeitgeschichte und zum neueren deutschen Staatsrechte, anonym.

From Project Gutenberg

The anonym had, like Scott, shirked, and had maintained his anonymity.

From Project Gutenberg

Referring to my remarks on the use of the word "anonym," I may point out that this is not the correct title of Barbier's work.

From Project Gutenberg

You cannot express a negation such as this by a distinctive term like "anonym."

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• assumed name
• moniker
• pseudonym
• stage name