ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Anonymous

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈnɒn.ə.məs/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Anonymous is an adjective meaning (not comparable) Lacking a name; not named, for example an animal not assigned to any species .

Meaning

(not comparable) Lacking a name; not named, for example an animal not assigned to any species .

More Meanings

  1. (not comparable) Without any name acknowledged of a person responsible.
  2. (not comparable) Of unknown name; whose name is withheld
  3. (comparable, figurative) Lacking individuality.

Example Sentences

an anonymous author
an anonymous pamphlet
an anonymous benefactor
an anonymous subscription

Synonyms for anonymous

Depending on context, synonyms include nameless, unidentified, unnamed, faceless.

Antonyms for anonymous

Common opposites include autonymous, orthonymous.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include unidentified, nameless, unnamed, faceless, no-name, unsung.

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