anonymity

[US]/ˌænəˈnɪməti/
[UK]/ˌænəˈnɪməti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the state of being anonymous; a person who is anonymous, unknown or nameless.

Example Sentences

Our company promises to preserve the anonymity of all its clients.

It seemed obvious now that his plan of the previous day—that of covering himself with a shallow layer of anonymity, becoming a turnspit or a scrubber at some rural hostel—was an impossible notion.

to protect the anonymity of the source

anonymity is important for whistleblowers

to remain in anonymity

online anonymity can be both a blessing and a curse

to break the anonymity of the internet

anonymity gives people the freedom to express themselves without fear

the website offers users the option of anonymity

anonymity can sometimes lead to irresponsible behavior

to enjoy the benefits of anonymity

to break the anonymity of a survey respondent

Real-world Examples

And its name ensures mostly continued anonymity.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Collection July 2014

The target of Britain's first Unexplained Wealth Order lost her battle to retain her anonymity.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

And this principle has to do with the principle of anonymity.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) October 2015 Collection

But most of all, it's about anonymity.

Source: Popular Science Essays

The anonymity of AA meetings is protected under the law.

Source: The Good Place Season 2

This is where supermarkets and their anonymity come in handy.

Source: Past exam questions of new reading types in the postgraduate entrance examination.

His selflessness was one reason the story held national attention; his anonymity another.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 2

Berners Lee says anonymity can bring out the nastiest side of people.

Source: 6 Minute English

That's according to three U.S. officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Source: VOA Daily Standard November 2022 Collection

This is a complete violation of the anonymity we were promised at Utopia Circle.

Source: The Good Place Season 2

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