anonymity
The state or condition of being anonymous, where a person's identity is not known or is deliberately withheld from public knowledge. It is often used in contexts involving privacy, security, or the protection of a source's identity.
Beispiele
3 von 5He enjoyed the anonymity of living in a crowded metropolis where no one recognized him.
He appreciated the state of being unknown in a large city.
The witness was granted total anonymity by the court to protect them from potential repercussions.
The court ensured the witness's identity remained hidden for their safety.
The internet offers a sense of anonymity that can sometimes bring out the worst in people.
Online platforms allow people to act without revealing who they are.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Focus on the root 'onym' which means 'name' (like synonym or antonym). 'An-' means 'without'. So, 'anonymity' is the state of being 'without a name'.
Schnelles Quiz
The journalist promised the whistleblower complete _______ to ensure their safety.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: anonymity
Beispiele
He enjoyed the anonymity of living in a crowded metropolis where no one recognized him.
everydayHe appreciated the state of being unknown in a large city.
The witness was granted total anonymity by the court to protect them from potential repercussions.
formalThe court ensured the witness's identity remained hidden for their safety.
The internet offers a sense of anonymity that can sometimes bring out the worst in people.
informalOnline platforms allow people to act without revealing who they are.
To ensure unbiased results, the researchers maintained the anonymity of all participants throughout the clinical trial.
academicResearchers kept participant names secret to prevent bias in the study.
Our client demands absolute anonymity during the negotiation phase to avoid market speculation.
businessThe client requires their identity to stay secret during the deal.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
under the cloak of anonymity
doing something while keeping one's identity hidden
a veil of anonymity
a metaphorical cover that prevents people from being identified
the shield of anonymity
the protection provided by not being known
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Unanimity refers to total agreement among a group, whereas anonymity refers to the state of being unknown.
Nutzungshinweise
Anonymity is an uncountable noun. It is frequently used with verbs like 'maintain', 'request', 'guarantee', and 'provide'.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often confuse the noun 'anonymity' with the adjective 'anonymous'. For example, saying 'He requested to be anonymity' instead of 'He requested anonymity.'
Merkhilfe
Focus on the root 'onym' which means 'name' (like synonym or antonym). 'An-' means 'without'. So, 'anonymity' is the state of being 'without a name'.
Wortherkunft
From the Greek 'anonymos', meaning 'without a name' (an- 'without' + onyma 'name').
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In modern digital culture, anonymity is a highly debated topic regarding cyber-bullying versus the right to free speech and privacy.
Schnelles Quiz
The journalist promised the whistleblower complete _______ to ensure their safety.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: anonymity
Verwandtes Vokabular
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of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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