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Definition anonymity in American English

anonymity noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌænəˈnɪməti/
1

a situation in which the name of a person who does something such as write a book or give information is not known or is kept secret

Example

The informant spoke on condition of anonymity (=in return for his name not being mentioned).

Example

the bustle and anonymity of a big city (=where people do not know each other)

Synonyms and related words
secret confidentiality stealth
2

a situation in which something has no interesting or unusual features

Example

the anonymity of the airport hotel

Definition anonymity in American English