C2 verb Neutral

anonymity

/ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

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

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1

He 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.

2

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.

3

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

Nomen
anonymity
Verb
anonymize
Adverb
anonymously
Adjektiv
anonymous
Verwandt
pseudonymity
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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

1

He enjoyed the anonymity of living in a crowded metropolis where no one recognized him.

everyday

He appreciated the state of being unknown in a large city.

2

The witness was granted total anonymity by the court to protect them from potential repercussions.

formal

The court ensured the witness's identity remained hidden for their safety.

3

The internet offers a sense of anonymity that can sometimes bring out the worst in people.

informal

Online platforms allow people to act without revealing who they are.

4

To ensure unbiased results, the researchers maintained the anonymity of all participants throughout the clinical trial.

academic

Researchers kept participant names secret to prevent bias in the study.

5

Our client demands absolute anonymity during the negotiation phase to avoid market speculation.

business

The client requires their identity to stay secret during the deal.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
anonymity
Verb
anonymize
Adverb
anonymously
Adjektiv
anonymous
Verwandt
pseudonymity

Häufige Kollokationen

preserve anonymity to keep an identity secret
guarantee anonymity to promise that a name will not be revealed
cloaked in anonymity hidden or covered by being unknown
complete anonymity the state of being totally unknown
protect one's anonymity to take measures to stay unidentified

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

anonymity vs unanimity

Unanimity refers to total agreement among a group, whereas anonymity refers to the state of being unknown.

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Nutzungshinweise

Anonymity is an uncountable noun. It is frequently used with verbs like 'maintain', 'request', 'guarantee', and 'provide'.

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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.'

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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'.

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Wortherkunft

From the Greek 'anonymos', meaning 'without a name' (an- 'without' + onyma 'name').

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun Often follows the preposition 'in' Commonly used in the phrase 'on condition of anonymity'
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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

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unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

The 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

A1

A 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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