Anonymous
Example: Anonymous sources protect identity
Definition
"Anonymous" describes someone or something whose identity is not known or revealed, often used to protect privacy or confidentiality, as in 'Anonymous sources protect identity' to ensure the person's name remains undisclosed.
Etymology
The word "anonymous" comes from the Greek word 'anōnumos,' meaning 'without a name.' It entered English in the late 16th century, combining 'an-' (without) and 'onym' (name). Did you know? Writers often chose to remain "anonymous" to avoid persecution or bias.
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"Anonymous" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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