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.

Other Word Forms

• nonanonymity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of anonymity¹

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

Example Sentences

“There’s been this creeping dread in anticipation,” said the mechanical engineer, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to share her views candidly.

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"The king didn't say anything about the movement, which disappointed a lot of people," said one demonstrator on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals.

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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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