anonymity
n. uncountablen. the state of being unknown or not having your name shared with the public. You might want this if you are sharing a secret or donating money without wanting credit.
n. the state of remaining nameless or unidentified by the public. Often associated with privacy, security, or the withholding of personal data in digital and legal contexts.
The donor requested total anonymity.
The witness was granted anonymity to protect them from potential retaliation after testifying in the high-profile case.
The internet provides a degree of anonymity that can empower whistleblowers, yet it also facilitates a lack of accountability for those who engage in online harassment.
From Latin anonymus or its etymon Ancient Greek ἀνώνυμος (anṓnumos, “anonymous”) + -ity. Compare French anonymité.
Commonly follows the verbs 'request', 'grant', or 'guarantee'.