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Definition of anonymously

anonymously

/əˈnɑː.nə.məs.li/
a · non · y · mous · ly
Adjective:anonymous
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• adverb

1

In a way that prevents a person from being identified by name; without revealing one's identity.

Example

"The generous benefactor chose to donate the funds to the hospital anonymously."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'anonymous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', deriving from Late Latin 'anonymus' and Ancient Greek 'anonymos', meaning 'nameless' (from 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'onyma' meaning 'name').

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