English Dictionary
Definition anonymity in British 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)
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2
a situation in which something has no interesting or unusual features
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