NYT Dictionary

ANONYMITY

/ænəˈnɪmɪti/
Nounan-o-NYM-i-tyan-o-nym-i-ty · 5 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

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

Etymology

Origin: Latin

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

anonymousnessanonymositynamelessnessincognitoisolationoblivionobscurityprivacyretirementseclusion

Antonyms

onymity

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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