Definition of Anonymity
Anonymity
an·on·y·mi·ty


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The state of being unknown or unidentified.

e.g. The whistleblower's anonymity was protected by the media outlet.

(noun)
the quality of being unknown or impersonal (lacking personality), the state of having no distinctive, unusual, or outstanding features;

e.g. He resented the anonymity of his job, since he wanted to be recognized and given credit for his work.

(noun)
one whose name or identity is not known, i.e. a person that is anonymous;

e.g. She remembered the anonymity she had made friends with at the event.



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