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Definition of anonymous

anonymous

/əˈnɑː.nɪ.məs/
a · non · y · mous
Adverb:anonymously
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1

Not identified by name; of unknown or undisclosed authorship, origin, or identity.

Example

"The charity received a generous donation from an anonymous benefactor."

2

Having no distinctive character, unusual features, or individuality; impersonal and unremarkable.

Example

"They stayed in an anonymous concrete hotel near the airport."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century via Late Latin from the Ancient Greek word 'anonymos', meaning 'nameless', formed from the privative prefix 'an-' ('without') and 'onoma' ('name').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anonymous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anonymous
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