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anonymity.

The quality or state of being anonymous (nameless or unidentified).

9 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ænəˈnɪmɪti/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. The quality or state of being anonymous (nameless or unidentified).

    uncountable
    She's garbed her philanthropic activities in anonymity.
  2. That which is anonymous.

    countable
  3. The quality or state of being generally unknown, unrecognized, or uncelebrated.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Latin anonymus or its etymon Ancient Greek ἀνώνυμος (anṓnumos, “anonymous”) + -ity. Compare French anonymité.

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