anonymity

Etymology

From anonym (“anonymous person”) + -ity.

noun

1. (uncountable) The quality or state of being anonymous. [from 19th c.]
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   Now there are twenty-nine skaters on Wollman Rink Circling in singles and in pairs In this vigorous anonymity 1976, Joni Mitchell, Song for Sharon
   Although the pen-and-paper questionnaires did not require students to give their names, the potential for the teacher to be able to recognise handwriting of individual students led to the perceived loss of anonymity. 2017, Di Zou, James Lambert, “Feedback methods for student voice in the digital age”, in British Journal of Educational Technology, volume 48, number 5, page 1085
   "It really took off. People would literally come up to me in the street in New York saying 'Hey, Train Daddy, how's it goin'?' "I am quite enjoying the anonymity of London so far..." Given the high-profile task ahead of him, that isn't going to last for long. December 2 2020, Andy Byford talks to Paul Clifton, “I enjoy really big challenges...”, in Rail, page 55
2. (countable) That which is anonymous.
   In one sense the protagonist is the poet himself, but in another sense he is an anonymity. 2006, Jatindra Mohan Mohanty, History of Oriya Literature, page 516