anonymous

Meanings

• adjective

  A person who is not identified or known; anonymous.

  - "The author of the letter was anonymous."
  - "Anonymous donations to charity are tax deductible."

• noun

  A person who operates under a pseudonym or disguise.

  - "The hacker went by the name Anonymous."
  - "The whistleblower was an anonymous source."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈnɒnəməs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50048964"

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Antonyms

onymous

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Synonyms

on the merits , faceless , nameless , unidentified , unknown , unnamed

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with anonymous
onymous , drones , gones , muses , junes

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Variants

List of all variants of anonymous that leads to same result
anonymous , anonymousness , anonymousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word anonymus, meaning 'unknown' or 'without a name'.

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Trivia

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1. Anonymous is the largest known decentralized hacktivist collective.

2. The term 'Anonymous' was first used in public in 2003 on a website dedicated to prank calls.

3. Anonymous is known for using the Guy Fawkes mask as a symbol of their movement.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pseudonym: A false name adopted by a person, especially for literary or artistic work.

2. Anonymity: The state of being unknown or unidentified.

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Culture

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Anonymous is a collective term used by various groups and individuals to maintain their anonymity while engaging in activities such as hacking, activism, and art. The concept of anonymity has been explored in literature, art, and music, often representing themes of freedom, rebellion, and individuality.

How to Memorize "anonymous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a mask or a hood to hide their identity.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the phrase 'Anonymous Tip Line' or 'Anonymous Donation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Anonymously Named' or 'Anonymously Operating'.

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