anonymity

/,ænə'nimiti/

Thân thiện

A person wears a simple mask to maintain their anonymity in a crowd.

Definition

Noun: 1. The state of being anonymous: The condition where a person's name, identity, or identifying characteristics are unknown or withheld. 2. Lack of distinctive character; namelessness: A state of being indistinguishable or not standing out as an individual.

Usage

The word "anonymity" describes a situation where identity is concealed or not apparent. It is often used in contexts involving privacy, security, research, or public discourse. * It is commonly used with verbs like preserve, maintain, guarantee, lose, and enjoy. * It is often preceded by the preposition in (e.g., in anonymity) or of (e.g., the anonymity of the crowd).

Examples

• The whistleblower demanded anonymity for their protection.
• The survey was conducted to ensure the complete anonymity of the participants.
• He donated the large sum of money in anonymity.
• She enjoyed the anonymity of living in a big city where no one knew her.
• The internet can provide a dangerous sense of anonymity for some users.

Advanced Usage

• Veil/Shroud of anonymity: A phrase emphasizing something being hidden or protected by anonymity.
  • The source spoke to the journalist under a veil of anonymity.
• Anonymity of the crowd: The idea that within a large group, individual identity is lost.
  • He felt emboldened by the anonymity of the crowd.

Variants and Related Words

• Anonymous (adjective): Of unknown name or origin; lacking individuality.
  • An anonymous donor; an anonymous building.
• Anonymize (verb): To remove identifying information from data.
  • The company anonymizes user data before analysis.
• Anonymously (adverb): In an anonymous manner.
  • The tip was submitted anonymously.

Synonyms

• Namelessness
• Obscurity
• Incognito (state)
• Unidentifiability

Antonyms

• Fame
• Celebrity
• Notoriety
• Identifiability

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To hide/lurk in anonymity: To remain deliberately unknown or unnoticed.
  • For years, the artist hid in anonymity before being discovered.
• A cloak of anonymity: Similar to "veil of anonymity," suggesting something that conceals identity.
  • Online forums can provide a cloak of anonymity.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the state of being anonymous

Từ đồng nghĩa

• namelessness