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anonymity

[an-uh-nim-i-tee]

noun

plural

anonymities 
  1. the state or quality of being anonymous.

  2. an anonymous person.

    some fine poetry attributed to anonymities.



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Other Word Forms

  • nonanonymity noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of anonymity1

First recorded in 1810–20; anonym(ous) + -ity, or from French anonymité
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Example Sentences

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"An explosive device detonated as a bus carrying oil facility guards affiliated with the defence ministry passed by, killing five of them and wounding 13 others, including civilian bystanders," the official said, requesting anonymity.

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The team, headed by the vice foreign minister, will depart Wednesday evening, according to a government official who spoke on condition of anonymity.

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Speaking on condition of anonymity, a senior leader in Madagascar's largest opposition party told the BBC that Madagascar was now effectively being run by CAPSAT.

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A university professor who spoke to AFP on condition of anonymity employs a 10-year-old boy because children are "cheaper and more docile".

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Both officers requested anonymity as they were not authorised to speak about the raid.

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