Anonymous: meaning, definitions and examples

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anonymous

 

[ əˈnɒnɪməs ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

online

Not identified by name; of unknown name.

Synonyms

nameless, unidentified, unnamed

Examples of usage

  • Many people participate in online forums using anonymous usernames.
  • She received an anonymous gift in the mail.
Context #2 | Noun

person

A person not identified by name; of unknown identity.

Synonyms

mystery man, unknown person, unnamed individual

Examples of usage

  • The author of the book wished to remain anonymous.
  • They received a tip from an anonymous source.

Translations

Translations of the word "anonymous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anônimo

🇮🇳 गुमनाम

🇩🇪 anonym

🇮🇩 anonim

🇺🇦 анонімний

🇵🇱 anonimowy

🇯🇵 匿名 (とくめい)

🇫🇷 anonyme

🇪🇸 anónimo

🇹🇷 anonim

🇰🇷 익명 (익명의)

🇸🇦 مجهول

🇨🇿 anonymní

🇸🇰 anonymný

🇨🇳 匿名 (nìmíng)

🇸🇮 anonimen

🇮🇸 nafnlaus

🇰🇿 анонимді

🇬🇪 ანონიმური

🇦🇿 anonim

🇲🇽 anónimo

Word origin

The word 'anonymous' originates from the Greek word 'anōnumos', meaning 'without a name'. The concept of anonymity has been present throughout history, with various cultures valuing the ability to remain unidentified. In modern times, the internet has provided a platform for anonymous communication and interactions, leading to both positive and negative implications.