onymous

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the same name as another person, especially as a disguise or to avoid identification.

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Antonyms

anonymous

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Synonyms

named

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Variants

List of all variants of onymous that leads to same result
-onym , -onyms

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Etymology

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From the Greek word onyma, meaning 'name'.

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Trivia

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1. Anonymous is the name of several hacker groups, most notably Anonymous International and Anonymous Operation Pakistan.

2. The term 'anonymous' is often used in reference to online activity, particularly in relation to cybercrime and activism.

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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. Nom de guerre: A pseudonym adopted by a soldier or revolutionary, especially for military operations.

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Culture

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In literature and art, anonymity is often used as a device to explore themes of identity and power. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's short story 'The Masque of the Red Death', the protagonist's anonymity allows him to move freely among the aristocracy and ultimately survive the plague.

How to Memorize "onymous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a mask or disguise to hide their identity. Imagine the feeling of anonymity and freedom that comes with not being identified.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'anonymous' with 'incognito' or 'hidden identity'. Think of famous anonymous works of art, such as Banksy's street art.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'ANON' to remember the meaning of anonymous: 'A' for 'Anonym', 'N' for 'Name', 'O' for 'Other', 'N' for 'Person'.

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