 |
| Date: | 1600-1700 |
| Language: | Late Latin |
| Origin: | anonymus, from Greek, from an- 'without' + onyma 'name' |
| |||||||||
a‧non‧y‧mous
1 unknown by name : 
the anonymous author of a collection of poemsAccording to one employee, who wishes to remain anonymous, the company engaged in illegal activities.
the anonymous author of a collection of poemsAccording to one employee, who wishes to remain anonymous, the company engaged in illegal activities.2 done, sent, or given by someone who does not want their name to be known : an anonymous donation of $5,000
an anonymous donation of $5,000 anonymous phone call/letter etc (=one that is often unpleasant or contains threats)
3 written uninteresting in features or qualities - used to show disapproval : grey, anonymous housing estates
grey, anonymous housing estates —anonymously adverb
