anonymity
pronunciation
How to pronounce anonymity in British English:
UK [ˌænəˈnɪməti]
How to pronounce anonymity in American English:
US [ˌænəˈnɪmɪti]
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- Noun:
- the state of being anonymous
Word Origin
- anonymity (n.)
- 1820; see anonym + -ity. In same sense anonymousness is recorded from 1802.
Example
- 1. Many bloggers and other e-mailers may lose protective anonymity .
- 2. The simplest explanation is that anonymity suits many chinese companies .
- 3. So why not do away with anonymity ?
- 4. Anonymity is a powerful force .
- 5. But anonymity increases the incentives to behave badly .