Meaning & use
anonymity
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The state of being unknown or unidentified by name.
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The whistleblower revealed the scandal while preserving her anonymity.
The internet allows a certain degree of anonymity that can embolden some users.
A note on using this word
Often discussed in the context of privacy, online behavior, and legal protections for sources or witnesses.
Words with a similar meaning
namelessness
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Words with an opposite meaning
identifiability
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